Question:I have read that non-surgical facelifts involve heating the skin. How is this done and does it hurt? Answer:There are many non-surgical facelifts available. Some of these use facial fillers to augment the face which gives the appearance of a lift. Other procedures use lasers to heat the skin in order to stimulate contraction of… [Read More]
Facelift Articles
I am looking into getting a facelift.
Question:I am looking into getting a facelift. I need some regions of my face to get injectable fillers as my face has thinned tremendously in the last ten years. Can I get a fat transfer to use as the filler? Answer:I would strongly suggest the addition of fat to your face if you are planning… [Read More]
I’m 47, female, and I’ve been looking into Thermage
Question:I’m 47, female, and I’ve been looking into Thermage to tighten up my face so that I can look better without getting a full facelift. I’ve read that Thermage uses radio waves to tighten the skin and refresh the appearance of the face. Are these radio waves potentially dangerous? Answer:There is a great deal of… [Read More]
I’ve been considering getting a non-surgical facelift
Question:I’ve been considering getting a non-surgical facelift, but I really have no idea what kinds of options are available. What is the best non-surgical facelift alternative for a 51-year-old woman, non-smoker, with sagging facial skin? Answer:There are many options available for non-surgical facelifts. Sometimes and individual will have sagging of the skin because of loss… [Read More]
I’m a 56-year-old Hispanic woman.
Question:I’m a 56-year-old Hispanic woman. I’ve been thinking about getting a facelift for some time, but I have decided that I really don’t want to go for the full surgical facelift so I’ve been thinking about getting a laser facelift. Does the laser facelift procedure carry a risk of hyperpigmentation in darker skinned people like… [Read More]
I gave up smoking as a 45th birthday present for myself
Question:I gave up smoking as a 45th birthday present for myself. I am feeling fine physically, but my face is still evidence that I was as smoker. What injections or surgeries would be necessary to erase those years of smoking imprinted on my face? Answer:Congratulations on quitting smoking. You have no idea what a positive… [Read More]
I am trying to choose between a mini-facelift
Question:I am trying to choose between a mini-facelift and a complete face lift. Most of my issues are with my neck and jowls so I think I am a good candidate for the mini-facelift. What are the additional benefits from having a complete facelift? How does the mini-facelift differ surgically from the traditional facelift? Answer:There… [Read More]
I had a facelift about 20 years ago and I feel like it is time
Question: I had a facelift about 20 years ago and I feel like it is time for a booster shot surgery. How have facelifts improved since I had my first one in terms of recovery, scarring, and safety? Answer: If your first facelift was performed 20 years ago, it is very likely that a secondary… [Read More]
My mother wants a complete facelift
Question: My mother wants a complete facelift. I think she is too old for this operation. I worry that she won’t heal and I am also concerned that she will have a lot of pain. She is 77 years old. Can you tell me what she has in store for herself after the surgery in… [Read More]
I believe that I am a good candidate for a mid-face lift
Question: I believe that I am a good candidate for a mid-face lift. I am 42 years old. How long do the effects of this procedure last? Answer: A mid-face lift is a procedure designed to elevate your cheeks. If you take two fingers and place them onto your face just below your eye, that is… [Read More]