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Thread lift after skin only facelift?

Sarah qz Feb 8, 2024
Can I get a thread lift (threads that go to my nasal folds and lift my lower face and cheeks) after a skin only cheek and lower mini face lift. I really want to maintain and enhance my result because the lift is very subtle. How long do I have wait after the face lifting to have it done?

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Dr. William Portuese, MD
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Answered on Feb 14, 2024
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