Hi. I am 54 postmenopausal. I have lax skin which is much worse on on the left side just above the jaw. I think from years of leaning on my hand. My face is now asymmetrical and it often looks like I have a golf ball in there. I am scared to get a facelift just yet. Do I haave any good options? Thank you.
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You could certainly have a facelift under sedation, even just oral sedation is possible. The best way to determine if you are a candidate is to have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon so that they can examine and fully evaluate you.
Based on your history of liposuction under the chin and persistent skin laxity, I would recommend a neck lift with a preauricular incision extended to the postauricular area. This technique can significantly improve the sagging skin under the chin and along the neck.
If you also have concerns...
Considering the surgical work that you had last year, I would start focusing on skin rejuvination for full face and neck to improve the dermis; aggressive laser work with deep collagen stimulation. Botox would be great to help animation lines on forehead and glabellar area. An Upper...
