Question: How do I know if I’m a candidate for a mini facelift vs. a traditional facelift? Answer: Your candidacy for a mini facelift versus a full facelift will depend upon the extent of aging skin, muscle, and fat that is present at the time of your consultation. The mini facelift is really designed to… [Read More]
Facelift Articles
Is it better to get a full facelift?
Question: I had a mid-face lift and was delighted with my results. Now I want a necklift. Would I have been wiser to have had the full facelift rather than undergo these two separate procedures? I know I can’t turn back the clock but I am curious. Answer: A midface lift is actually different than… [Read More]
What anesthesia is the facelift usually performed with?
Question: What anesthesia is the facelift usually performed with? Is it possible to avoid using general anesthesia? Answer: Facelift surgery can be performed with several different kinds of anesthesia. I prefer general anesthesia for full facelifts if it is combined with other facial procedures such as, eyelid surgery. Local anesthesia with IV sedation is entirely… [Read More]
I had a facelift a couple years ago.
Question: I had a facelift a couple years ago which left my earlobe looking distorted. It’s sort of pulled forward. Why did this happen and can it be fixed? Answer: It sounds like your facelift surgery left you with a "Pixie" ear. The pixie ear deformity results from too much tension being placed on the… [Read More]
What kinds of lifestyle choices should I make?
Question: I am a 65 year-old woman who recently had a facelift. What kinds of lifestyle choices should I make so that the results last as long as possible? Answer: If you recently underwent a facelift and are pleased with the results, you should consider avoiding some of the things which will expedite the aging… [Read More]
I was wondering if a facelift would be a good option.
Question: I have horrible jowls and I was wondering if a facelift would be a good option for treating them. Answer: Jowling is the number one indication for having a facelift procedure performed. If you are only concerned with the appearance of your jowls and your neck is not much of an issue for you,… [Read More]
How effective is non-surgical facelifts using injectables?
Question: Non-surgical facelifts using injectables seem like a big trend these days. How effective is this? Answer: Non surgical facelifts are a bit trendy, however, when injectable dermal fillers and autologous fat is injected into the proper areas of the face the results are really tremendous. The non surgical facelift is really just a description… [Read More]
Blepharoplasty and a facelift be done safely at the same time
Question: I’m a 50 year-old woman who would like to have a facelift before I retire, which will be in about five years. I also have puffiness and bags around and under my eyes. I’d like to have it all taken care of at the same time, but I’m concerned about the safety of that,… [Read More]
I’m a male in my late 40s in desperate need of a facelift
Question: I’m a male in my late 40s in desperate need of a facelift. I read about a male facelift and am curious to know how is differs from a female facelift. Answer: The difference between a male and female facelift is really the location of the incisions. More specifically, the location that the incisions… [Read More]
I have awful worry lines across my forehead.
Question: I am a 57-year-old male and I have awful worry lines across my forehead. How do I know if I should get a forehead lift as opposed to a facelift? Do they have the same effect? Answer: If you are concerned with the lines across your forehead then a brow lift is the procedure… [Read More]
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