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]
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As a 52-year-old woman, I’m aware that I’m not as young
Question: As a 52-year-old woman, I’m aware that I’m not as young as I used to be. Unfortunately, I have developed little lines around my lips that make me look pinched. I’d like to get them fixed and I’ve heard that lip augmentation can be a good way to get rid of this type of… [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]
After several months of researching cosmetic procedures
Question: After several months of researching cosmetic procedures online, I have finally decided that I want a facelift. I work at home so I am not concerned about when I can get back to work. I am more concerned about when I can resume my social activities. I know I will miss at least a… [Read More]
I was planning to get a facelift this past year
Question: I was planning to get a facelift this past year but now I lost my job. What types of non-surgical facelifts do you do? Is this a lower cost alternative to the facelift? Answer: I am truly sorry to hear about your job. I have been doing lectures around the country and get to… [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]
I really dont want to get a facelift yet because I am only 39
Question: I really dont want to get a facelift yet because I am only 39 years old. But I do have areas of concern on my face and I am interested in using a non-surgical alternative. My skin has lost some of its elasticity and there is sagging skin at my jaw line and lower… [Read More]