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Skin Care

Preparing the Canvas

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Facelift patients benefit from pre-surgery education and access to adjunctive skincare services.
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By Wendy J. Meyeroff
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Preparing the Canvas

Facelift patients have great expectations for their surgery outcomes, but not all aging concerns of the face can be addressed with lifting alone. By combining surgery with pre- and post-operative skincare and thorough patient education, surgeons are finding that they can achieve better patient satisfaction and optimal, longer-lasting results.

Volume and Definition

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There are several tools available to replace lost volume and add definition to the face, and each offers its own pros and cons.
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By Cindi Myers
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Volume and Definition

In the modern art of facial plastic surgery, doctors have a growing array of tools to help them achieve the natural-looking, youthful face that patients desire. Dermal fillers, fat grafts and implants help surgeons create a custom look to meet the needs of each patient, and part of the surgeon’s skill is knowing when to use each option for the best results.