Does the endoscopic facelift require screws to be put in your face??

December 23, 2014
Asked By:Leig in San Francisco, CA

I had an endiscopic facelift (lift my cheeks) about 4 months ago. Went to the dentist couple days ago and found out that I have screws (2) in face and the doctor never told me about putting screws but the strings to hold my cheeks, which is suppose to disappear within an year.

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January 1, 2015

Answer: Status post endoscopic facelift

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Answer: Status post endoscopic facelift

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December 25, 2014

Answer: Endoscopic Facelift Techniques Vary

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 25, 2014

Answer: Endoscopic Facelift Techniques Vary

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 25, 2014

Answer: Does the endoscopic facelift require screws to be put in your face??

Thomas Trevisani, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 25, 2014

Answer: Does the endoscopic facelift require screws to be put in your face??

Thomas Trevisani, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 24, 2014

Answer: Screws are occasionally used for endoscopic facelift.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 24, 2014

Answer: Screws are occasionally used for endoscopic facelift.

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