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Best Candidates:
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Persons with sagging skin of face and neck
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Some skin elasticity is beneficial
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Realistic expectations
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About Procedure:
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Lifts face (below the eye level) and neck
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Does not lift the forehead
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Tends to make a person look refreshed and younger
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Does not give the face a totally different look
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Can be done with other procedures (eyelids, skin resurfacing, etc.)
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May include skin and facial muscle lifting (SMAS)
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Location:
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Office Surgical Suite (Most commonly used)
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Surgical center (additional costs apply)
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Hospital (additional costs apply)
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Anesthesia:
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IV Sedation/ Local Anesthetic (possible)
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General Anesthetic (most commonly used)
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Common Risks:
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Bleeding, Infection, asymmetry, swelling, loss of skin, hair loss, wound separation, possible bad scarring (keloids), nerve injury (loss of sensation
or facial movement), continued aging, anesthetic complications
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Preop preparations:
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No Smoking for 1 week prior to and 2 week after surgery (may cause skin death and loss)
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No antiinflammatory medications for 2 week prior to and after surgery (may cause increased bleeding)
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Recovery:
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No exercise or strenuous activity for 3 weeks
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Can usually return to work in 7-10 days
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Facial support necessary for 2 weeks post op
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| Cost: |
- Additional costs for surgery at a different location
- Additional costs apply should complications arise
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