Carotid artery: Can a facelift or necklift cause a blockage of the carotid artery?

Without before, and, after or current photos, it's difficult to access the additional options that may benefit you. If you are not satisfied with the results at  this point in time, it's best to discuss such with your doctor. Typically, it's best to wait 6  to 12 months depending on the re...

Feelings of tightness in the face and neck after this type of surgery is common. It relates to both the surgical process of tightening the skin and underlying structures and also post operative swelling. With time the swelling will settle and the tissues will relax. After investing such a large...

Direct excision is a reasonable solution to improve the contour of a neck.  I reserve this treatment option for men who do not what to have a facelift.  In my opinion, direct surgical excision is not appropriate for women desiring improved contour of their neck.

Thanks for you question.  Performing many neck lifts, this is an unusual issue and one I have not heard before.  At 3 1/2 weeks post op, the soft tissue is well healed and most of the acute swelling has dissipated   Likely it is just skeletal like when you turn your head and...

Double Chin Treatment -- SmartLipo, Botox, Venus LegacyI treat this everyday in my practice. You do not need surgery. Properly performed liposuction with laser and physical fat removal will do fantastic to remove the fat, lift the skin, and contour the jawline. I pretreat everyone with Botox...

Thanks for the question. You should be able to go on vacation by 1-2 weeks after your surgery. But this is valid only with assuming postoperative recovery is uneventful. If any unexpected incident happens in your treatment process, this time can be extended or shortened. I wish you all the best.