I know this is a very hypothetical question, but I am wondering what happens if a plastic surgeon has a medical emergency during the procedure, e.g. passes out while performing a facelift. What is the worst case scenario? Is there a qualified back-up surgeon who can finish the procedure? Or is it likely that the patient will die or need a facial transplant?
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Hello and thank you for your question. Filler does not routinely need to be dissolved before a facelift when done correctly and the results are natural. If there is concern for filler migration, filler placed too superficially, or an unnatural appearance, then there would be a benefit to...
Great question — this is something that comes up often in consultations.
Previous Ulthera (Ultherapy) treatments generally do not affect the SMAS layer directly, as the energy doesn’t penetrate deeply enough to reach below it. However, they can cause changes in the subdermal plane, such a...
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Thank you for your inquiry. A deep plane facelift is an advanced surgical technique that not only removes excess skin but, more importantly, repositions the deeper facial tissues to their original anatomical position. This approach ensures a natural and long-lasting rejuvenation by...
