Many people fear the facelift and harbor misconceptions about how people look after having one or how long it takes to recovery. Others are unsure of exactly which facial features are addressed or just can’t picture how the facelift is performed and what is done. In this episode, Dr Bass relates the history of how the facelift has evolved and reviews the advances that make the modern facelift what it is today. Various myths and misconceptions are debunked and timing of the facelift is discussed, including trends in what age groups are having a facelift now compared with 20 years ago. Find out what aging features the facelift is best at correcting and which are left to various other treatments.
Facelift is the prototypical plastic surgery operation that was once the exclusive territory of starlets and socialites. Tune into this episode if you want to find out why you shouldn’t fear the F word.
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About Dr. Lawrence Bass
Dr. Lawrence Bass is a board certified plastic surgeon offering a full range of plastic surgery and non-surgical aesthetic services, with two New York area locations in Manhattan on Park Avenue between E 62nd and E 63rd and on Long Island in Great Neck.
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Contents of this video:
00:00 - A brief history of the facelift
02:24 - How have facelifting techniques changed over time?
04:18 - Why is there so much fear surrounding facelifts?
07:25 - Can a facelift make me look like a younger version of myself?
09:43 - Can a facelift help with loose skin in the neck?
11:14 - What treatments can be combined with the facelift?
15:20 - How do I know when it's time for a facelift?
19:40 - Are there non-surgical alternatives to the facelift?
21:54 - Why shouldn't I be afraid of a facelift?
