How important is it to be at a weight prior to a facelift? Lost 20 lbs. Should I work on the additional 30 lbs first? (Photo)

September 11, 2016
Asked By:SunnyShine760 in San Diego, CA

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September 17, 2016

Answer: Weight loss and facelift

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Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 17, 2016

Answer: Weight loss and facelift

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Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 24, 2017

Answer: Weight loss does affect the face, the facelift, and volume augmentation.10 pounds within you ideal weight is best before surgery

Amiya Prasad, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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January 24, 2017

Answer: Weight loss does affect the face, the facelift, and volume augmentation.10 pounds within you ideal weight is best before surgery

Amiya Prasad, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
November 2, 2016

Answer: Get to Your Goal Weight First

James N. Romanelli, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 2, 2016

Answer: Get to Your Goal Weight First

James N. Romanelli, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 20, 2016

Answer: How important is it to be at goal weight prior to a face lift?

Michael Brucker, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 20, 2016

Answer: How important is it to be at goal weight prior to a face lift?

Michael Brucker, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 19, 2016

Answer: 20-30 pound weight loss does not make much of a difference

Edwin F. Williams, III, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 19, 2016

Answer: 20-30 pound weight loss does not make much of a difference

Edwin F. Williams, III, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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