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Facelift and Forehead Lifts
Q: Will my insurance cover the cost of a face lift or
forehead lift?
A: In most cases, procedures done for
purely cosmetic reasons are not covered by health insurance. Costs may be
covered if a procedure is done to for a medical reason, such as to treat
precancerous lesions.
Q: How long do the effects of a face lift or forehead lift last?
A: This depends on many factors, such as
heredity and your life style. Smoking, alcohol consumption, and long
exposure to the sun can all shorten the effectiveness of a face lift. Some
people have a repeat procedure in five, 10, or 15 years. Other people
never have a second procedure.
Q: How much scarring will be caused by this plastic surgery?
A: Scars from a face lift are usually
hidden by hair and by the natural contour of the face. These scars usually
fade over time until they can barely be seen.
Q: How long will I have to miss work?
A: A face lift is more involved than some
other cosmetic procedures, such as fat injections, and as a result
requires a longer recovery time. Usually, people spend two or three weeks
at home before returning to work.
Q: Can I have more than one procedure done at once?
A: Yes, it may be possible to complete one or more procedures, such as
eyelid surgery or liposuction, at the same time as a face lift to achieve
the desired result. Discuss this with Board Certified Plastic Surgeon,
Gary Alter, MD, before any procedures are scheduled.
Q: How can I hide scars, swelling, and redness until I return to normal?
A: Both men and women can use makeup
techniques to disguise the temporary effects of cosmetic surgery.
Q: Can a face lift correct the excess skin around my eyes?
A: No, a face lift is
designed to tighten the areas around the mouth, chin, and neck. A
different procedure, called a blepharoplasty is used to improve the
appearance of the eyes and eye lids.
Facelift: 48 year old female who underwent face and neck lift and lower eyelid blepharoplasty.
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