Rebric in Albertville, Al asks: “I will be taking one hydrocodone/apap 7.5/500mg tablet and one diazepam 10 mg 1/2 hour prior to the surgery and given a local numbing injection. Do you know from your experience if this a comfortable option compared to general sedation? Plus have you performed this surgery without the protective eye lens […]
Too Young for Facelift and Cheek Implants?
Sammzie in Berkeley, CA asks: ” I’m 20 years old and I’m unsatisfied with the way my mid-lower face appears. I think I’d benefit from getting a mid-face lift with cheek implants. Am I too young to be getting these procedures done? “ Facelift surgery can be performed as early as early 30s, all the way […]
Is It Safe to Have a Facelift After Sculptra?
Eimel in Gold Coast asks: “I had a Sculptra injection and am supposed to have 1 more in 6 weeks, the doctor’s idea was to make my skin stronger so he can do a threadlift. After doing some research I think this is not for me and I’d like to go back to my original […]
What is a Stem Cell Facelift?
Liquid facelifts, or injectables, and non-surgical facelifts have stimulated a great deal of interest. In limited scientific studies, stem cells mixed with hyaluronic acid have been injected into the laugh lines and shown to provide reduction in the depth of the creases. Further studies are needed, but there is a theoretical consideration that fat itself […]
Would a Lower Lift Help with Sagging in the Marionette Area?
Katt122 in Florida asks: “Would a Lower Lift Help with Sagging in the Marionette Area? Due to 30lb weight loss I have sagging in the marionette line area. Its not too bad but it bothers me that I look sad. I talked to a plastic surgeon about a lower lift. He said this would also help my […]
Facelift Options for Patient with History of Keloids
Thsizit in Ms asks: “I have keloid scarring, what are my options for facelift? about 20 years ago I had several moles removed, two on my face. I discovered then that I have keloid scarring. They had to do a dermabrasion on the two on my face because they scars were raised up. They were located around my […]
Multiple Facelifts: How many is too many?
c’est moi asks: “How many Facelifts does one get in life (without looking like Joan Rivers)? I’ve heard the max is 3 to 4. Do mini facelifts count? Hopefully they’re only a 1/2! Thanks in advance for all posted answers!” The overwhelming majority of average individuals who desire to have aesthetic improvement will have only […]
Botox for Orbicularis Oris Muscle
fanny123 in USA asks: “Can Botox be used for the orbicularis oris muscle? That particular muscle is too built up on my face and gives me a masculine appeal. I attached a photo of a woman who’s muscle around her top lip is built up similarly to mine. It’s the part circled in red.” […]
