Category Archives: Facelift

Question: What anesthesia is used for a facelift? Do I have a choice in what I can use? Answer: Anesthesia for facelift surgery can vary from straight local to be fully asleep. This should be worked out between the patient,…

Question: I am a 70-year-old woman and am wondering if I am too old for a facelift. How do you know if your skin has lost elasticity? Answer: Age is only a relative indicator of who is a good candidate…

Question: On the plastic surgery board’s website there are several descriptions of facelift procedures. What is the “tension” that is placed in the face during a facelift? Answer: In order to suspend the sagging facial tissue the underlying muscle is…

Question: I just read an article about something called the vampire facelift where your own platelets are removed from your blood and reinjected into your face to stimulate collagen. Is this effective? What are the benefits compared to other injectables?…

  Question: Is a vertical facelift as effective as a tradition facelift? I am 63 years old. My skin is very saggy and wrinkly so I’m not sure if a vertical facelift will be as effective on someone like me….

Question: I’m a runner and am physically active almost every day of the week. I’m planning on having a facelift within the next 3 months and was wondering how long until I could run again after the surgery? Answer: The…

Question: I’m not in the best health but really want to get facelift surgery. What would you recommend that I do to better my health in preparation for the surgery? Answer: After consulting with a facial plastic surgeon, determine what…