Doctor Fechner Facial Plastic Surgeon Worcester, Massachusetts 01604 » Facelift: Info, Prices, Photos, Reviews, Q&A

Name: Frank P. Fechner, MD
Last name: Fechner
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2003
Years experience: 20
Primary Specialty: Facial Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.drfechner.com/
Business: Fechner Plastic Surgery
Address: 428 Shrewsbury St.
Phone: (508) 403-9043
International phone number: +15084039043
City: Worcester
State: Massachusetts
Zip Code: 01604
Country: US
Statement: Our double board-certified Boston plastic surgeon holds impressive credentials and a breadth of experience in facial plastic surgery. As a specialist in his field, he educates plastic surgeons in training as a member of the faculty of Harvard Medical School and has garnered a stellar reputation in facial plastic surgery.
Consulting Fees: -1$
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Clinical Privileges:

Massachusetts Eye &amp
Ear Infirmary, UMass Memorial Medical Center

Education:

Medical: MD, Albert Ludwigs University Medical School, Freiburg, Germany, 1996

Postdoc Training:

Internship: General Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital
Residency: Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Harvard Combined Program
Fellowship: Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, NYU Medical Center

Member of:

Frank P. Fechner, MD

Board Certification:

Frank Peter Fechner (ABMSUID – 7840720)

Viewed: 2/18/2009 CST

Day of birth:
8/13/1965

Status: Alive
Certification:
American Board of Otolaryngology

Otolaryngology – General
Status: Certified

Active Time-Limited Initial Certification
5/25/2004 – 6/3/2014
Education: 1997 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 318 Highland St
0Worcester, MA 01602-2131 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 42.2723582,-71.7734388

Primary location:

Location name: Worcester
State: MA
Country: US
Map point: 42.2714,-71.79879761

Treatments:

ActiveFX
African American Rhinoplasty
Areola Reduction Surgery
ArteFill
Asclera
Asian Rhinoplasty
Bellafill
Body Lift
Botox
Brazilian Butt Lift
Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
Breast Augmentation
Breast Fat Transfer
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Revision
Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Lift with Implants
Breast Reduction
BroadBand Light (BBL)
Brow Lift
Buccal Fat Removal
Cellfina
Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Lift
Chemical Peel
Chin Implant
Chin Liposuction
CO2 Laser
Collagen Injection
CoolMini
CoolSculpting
Deep Plane Facelift
DeepFX
Derma Roller
Dermabrasion
Dermal Fillers
Double Eyelid Surgery
Dysport
Ear Surgery
Earlobe Repair
Emsculpt
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facial
Facial Fat Transfer
Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Forehead Reduction
Fractional Laser
FUE Hair Transplant
Genioplasty
Glycolic Peel
Hair Loss Treatment
Hair Transplant
Hand Rejuvenation
IPL
Jessner Peel
Juvederm
Kybella
Laser Hair Removal
Laser Peel
Laser Resurfacing
Lifestyle Lift
Lip Fillers
Lip Implants
Lip Lift
Lip Reduction
Lip Surgery
Liposculpture
Liposonix
Liposuction
Lower Facelift
Microblading
Microdermabrasion
Microneedling
Mini Facelift
Mole Removal
Mommy Makeover
Neck Lift
NeoGraft
Nonsurgical Facelift
Nonsurgical Neck Lift
Nonsurgical Nose Job
ProFractional Laser
PRP for Hair Loss
PRP Injections
Ptosis Surgery
QuickLift
Radiesse
Restylane
Restylane Defyne
Restylane Lyft
Restylane Refyne
Restylane Silk
ResurFX
Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Salicylic Peel
Scar Removal
Sclerotherapy
Sculptra
Septoplasty
Silhouette InstaLift
Sinus Surgery
Skin Rejuvenation
Skin Tightening
Skintyte
Sofwave
Subcision
TCA Peel
Teeth Whitening
ThermiTight
ThermiVa
Thigh Lift
Thread Lift
Tummy Tuck
Ultherapy
Vaser Liposuction
Venus Freeze
Venus Legacy
Venus Viva
Voluma
YAG Laser

RealSelf Info

Awards:

Awards:
RealSelf TOP 500, 2015

Rating: 4.4
Profile views: 100765
Answer count: 1239
Review count: 86
1 star count: 8
2 star count: 3
3 star count: 1
4 star count: 4
5 star count: 67
Total star count: 83
Star rating: 4.1193453156763
Lead count last three months: 19
Anonymous votes: 71
Offer count: 3
Profile created: Mar 3, 2009
Profile modified: Jul 12, 2023
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Profile Plus
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: Yes
Directory link: Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Jun 2, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

Boston, MA, US. GPS coordinates: 42.3589,-71.05780029
Providence, RI, US. GPS coordinates: 41.827,-71.40869904
Worcester, MA, US. GPS coordinates: 42.2714,-71.79879761

Latest ratings of treatments

Facelift (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Facelift (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Facelift (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
CO2 Laser (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 3/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Rhinoplasty (Sep 2014) – Overall rating: 1/5Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Lower Facelift (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Rhinoplasty (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Rhinoplasty (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Rhinoplasty (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Rhinoplasty (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Rhinoplasty (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Rhinoplasty (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Rhinoplasty (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Rhinoplasty (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Rhinoplasty (Jul 2012) – Overall rating: 2/5
Facelift (Sep 2019) – Overall rating: 2/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 2/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 2/5)
Rhinoplasty (Jul 2012) – Overall rating: 2/5
African American Rhinoplasty (Jul 2021) – Overall rating: 2/5
African American Rhinoplasty (Jul 2021) – Overall rating: 2/5
African American Rhinoplasty (Jul 2021) – Overall rating: 2/5
Facelift (Oct 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
CO2 Laser (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 3/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
CO2 Laser (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 3/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Lower Facelift (May 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Brow Lift (May 2019) – Overall rating: 1/5
Juvederm (May 2015) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Facelift (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 4/5

Latest Prices

Facelift Prices

$18440 – Sep 26, 2019
$15000 – Nov 2022
$32000 – May 4, 2022
$30000 – Jan 9, 2020
$30000 – Jan 9, 2020
$30000 – Jan 9, 2020
$18440 – Sep 26, 2019
$18440 – Sep 26, 2019
$18440 – Sep 26, 2019
$9000 – Sep 2020 – Worcester, MA
$14000 – Mar 2020 – Northampton, MA
$15000 – Jan 2019
$15000 – Mar 2018 – Worcester, MA
$9500 – Nov 2017 – Worcester, MA
$5000 – Nov 2017 – Worcester, MA
$7500 – Sep 2015 – Wales, MA
$7500 – Mar 2015 – Wales, MA
$15000 – Sep 2014 – Worcester, MA
$9000 – Sep 2014 – Worcester, MA
$5000 – Sep 2013 – Worcester, MA
$5000 – Sep 2013 – Worcester, MA
$9500 – Jun 2013 – Worcester, MA
$9500 – Jun 2013 – Worcester, MA

CO2 Laser Prices

$5000 – Apr 6, 2022
$5000 – Apr 6, 2022
$5000 – Apr 6, 2022

Rhinoplasty Prices

$7200 – Sep 30, 2014 – Worcester, MA
$6901 – Oct 2022 – Worcester, MA
$6900 – Sep 10, 2013 – Woburn, MA
$17455 – Jul 1, 2021
$17455 – Jul 1, 2021
$11500 – Nov 21, 2019
$8200 – Oct 2, 2014 – Worcester, MA
$11500 – Nov 21, 2019
$11500 – Nov 21, 2019
$7200 – Aug 12, 2015 – Worcester, MA
$7500 – Oct 2018 – Worcester, MA
$6000 – Oct 2018 – Worcester, MA
$6900 – Nov 2017 – Worcester, MA
$6901 – Oct 2017 – Worcester, MA
$6900 – Sep 2017 – Worcester, MA
$7000 – Dec 19, 2013 – Worcester, MA
$7400 – Nov 2016 – Worcester, MA
$7000 – Oct 2016 – Ludlow, MA
$7200 – Aug 12, 2015 – Worcester, MA
$7000 – Dec 19, 2013 – Worcester, MA
$7000 – Dec 19, 2013 – Worcester, MA
$7200 – Aug 12, 2015 – Worcester, MA
$7200 – Apr 2015 – Ludlow, MA
$7200 – Apr 2015 – Ludlow, MA
$7200 – Sep 30, 2014 – Worcester, MA
$7200 – Sep 30, 2014 – Worcester, MA
$7200 – Sep 30, 2014 – Worcester ma
$6900 – Feb 2015 – Worcester, MA
$8200 – Oct 2, 2014 – Worcester, MA
$8200 – Oct 2, 2014 – Worecster, MA
$6900 – Nov 2013 – Worcester, MA
$6900 – Nov 2013 – Worcester, MA
$6900 – Nov 2013 – Worcester, MA
$6900 – Aug 2013 – Worcester, MA
$6900 – Aug 2013 – Worcester, MA
$7500 – Jul 2013 – Worcester, MA
$7500 – Jul 2013 – Worcester, MA
$6900 – Apr 2012 – Worcester, MA
$6900 – Apr 2012 – Worcester, MA
$6900 – Apr 2012 – Worcester, MA
$7500 – Apr 2012 – Worcester, MA
$7500 – Apr 2012 – Worcester, MA
$6000 – Feb 2012 – Worcester, MA

Lower Facelift Prices

$32000 – May 4, 2022
$15000 – Oct 26, 2021
$32000 – May 4, 2022
$15000 – Oct 26, 2021
$15000 – Oct 26, 2021
$15000 – Oct 26, 2021
$15000 – Oct 26, 2021
$15000 – Oct 26, 2021
$5001 – Oct 2018 – Worcester, MA
$5000 – Nov 2015 – Worcester, MA
$5000 – Feb 2013 – Worcester, MA

Brow Lift Prices

$21000 – May 21, 2019
$21000 – May 21, 2019
$21000 – May 21, 2019
$21000 – May 21, 2019
$1800 – Jun 2012 – Worcester, MA
$1800 – Jun 2012 – Worcester, MA

Juvederm Prices

$3700 – May 5, 2015 – Worcester, MA

Neck Lift Prices

$11000 – Jul 2022 – Worcester, MA
$10000 – Dec 5, 2013 – Worcester, MA
$12000 – Jan 26, 2016 – Worcester, MA
$12000 – Aug 10, 2017
$11000 – Jun 30, 2015 – Worcester, MA
$12000 – Aug 10, 2017
$12000 – Jan 26, 2016 – Worcester, MA
$11000 – Jun 30, 2015 – Worcester, MA
$11000 – Jun 30, 2015 – Worcester, MA
$11000 – Mar 2014 – Worcester, MA
$10000 – Dec 5, 2013 – Worcester, MA

Lip Surgery Prices

$900 – Jul 2022 – Worcester, MA

Facial Fat Transfer Prices

$7700 – May 19, 2012 – New England
$7700 – May 19, 2012 – New England

Mini Lift Prices

$8000 – May 2022 – Worcester, MA
$8000 – Aug 2016 – Worcester, MA
$8000 – Mar 2012 – Worcester, MA

Other Prices

$5000 – Jun 2019 – Westfield, MA
$5000 – Jun 2019 – Westfield, MA
$5000 – Aug 2017 – Westfield, MA
$5000 – Aug 2017 – Westfield, MA
$5000 – Aug 2017 – Westfield, MA
$5000 – Apr 2015 – Westfield, MA
$5000 – Apr 2015 – Westfield, MA
$7200 – Apr 2015 – Ludlow, MA
$7500 – Mar 2015 – Wales, MA
$7200 – Sep 30, 2014 – Worcester, MA
$7200 – Sep 30, 2014 – Worcester, MA
$2600 – Dec 23, 2014 – Worcester, MA
$2600 – Dec 23, 2014 – Worcester, MA
$8000 – Sep 2014 – Worcester, MA
$9000 – Sep 2014 – Worcester, MA
$6900 – Nov 2013 – Worcester, MA
$2550 – Mar 2013 – Worcester, MA
$8000 – Apr 2012 – Worcester, MA
$8000 – Mar 2012 – Worcester, MA

Restylane Lyft Prices

$1999 – Jan 2021 – Worcester, MA
$750 – Aug 11, 2016 – Worcester, MA
$750 – Aug 11, 2016 – Worcester, MA
$750 – Aug 11, 2016 – Worcester, MA
$750 – Aug 11, 2016 – Worcester, MA
$750 – Aug 11, 2016 – Worcester, MA
$750 – Aug 11, 2016 – Worcester, MA
$750 – Aug 11, 2016 – Worcester, MA
$750 – Aug 11, 2016 – Worcester, MA
$750 – Aug 11, 2016 – Worcester, MA

Ultherapy Prices

$5300 – Oct 2018 – Worcester, MA
$2600 – Dec 23, 2014 – Worcester, MA
$2600 – Dec 23, 2014 – Worcester, MA
$2600 – Dec 23, 2014 – Worcester, MA
$2600 – Dec 23, 2014 – Worcester, MA
$2600 – Dec 23, 2014 – Worcester, MA
$2600 – Dec 23, 2014 – Worcester, MA
$5300 – Sep 2012 – Worcester, MA
$5300 – Jul 2012 – Worcester, MA

Dysport Prices

$349 – Oct 2018 – Worcester, MA
$350 – Oct 2012 – Worcester, MA
$350 – Oct 2012 – Worcester, MA

Eyelid Surgery Prices

$4000 – Oct 4, 2016 – Worcester, MA
$2100 – Nov 2017 – Worcester, MA
$4000 – Oct 4, 2016 – Worcester, MA
$8000 – Jan 2016 – Worcester, MA
$2100 – Jan 2016 – Worcester, MA

PRP for Hair Loss Prices

$2400 – Mar 23, 2018
$2400 – Mar 23, 2018

Microblading Prices

$550 – Sep 25, 2017 – Worcester, MA
$550 – Sep 25, 2017 – Worcester, MA

Liposonix Prices

$2551 – Sep 2017 – Worcester, MA
$2550 – Mar 2013 – Worcester, MA
$2550 – Mar 2013 – Worcester, MA

Nonsurgical Nose Job Prices

$600 – Jun 2015 – Worcester, MA
$600 – Nov 2012 – Worcester, MA

Restylane Prices

$700 – Feb 2017 – Worcester, MA

Ear Surgery Prices

$3900 – Mar 2016 – Worcester, MA
$3900 – Oct 2013 – Worcester, MA

CoolSculpting Prices

$8000 – Dec 2014 – Worcester, MA
$8000 – Sep 2014 – Worcester, MA

Perlane Prices

$2000 – Oct 2012 – Worcester, MA
$2000 – Oct 2012 – Worcester, MA

Practice Locations

Name & Website

Fechner MD Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa, https://www.drfechner.com/

Address

428 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, Massachusetts, US, 01604 (GPS coordinates: 42.2723582,-71.7734388)

Phone

+15087544000

Working Hours

Created / Modified

May 4, 2017 / Jul 11, 2023

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Treatments

Galderma Offer
Dec 3, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2023

Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.

Specific treatments

12 Days of Christmas 2017!
Dec 5, 2017 /
Jan 5, 2018

4 Facials $350 ($130 savings)

Purchase 2 Microneedling with PRP & receive 1 FREE $1,000 ($500 savings) or purchase 2 regular Microneedling & receive 1 FREE $600 ($300 savings)

4 Dermaplaning Facials $500 ($300 savings)

20% off Ultherapy full face & neck & receive 1 filler FREE $2,200 ($1,320 savings)

BOGO 50% off Coolsculpting ($325 and up savings)

25% off PRP Hair Restoration ($625 savings)

50% off Laser Hair Removal

25% off Venus VivaPackage & receive 1 area of Dysport FREE ($700 savings)

3 Thermiva treatments $2,000 ($1,000 savings)

50% off a Venus Freeze 10 pack $1,312.50 ($1,312.50 savings)

Purchase 2 BBL treatments & receive 1 FREE $800 ($400 savings)

$100 off the GLO Facial $99

Receive 15% off when you purchase 3 or more skincare products!

10% off all Gift Cards

Any treatment

10% OFF ThermiVa
Sep 1, 2017 /
May 17, 2033

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Free Skin Care Consultation for RealSelf Patients
Feb 12, 2015 /
May 17, 2033

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consultation

$100 Mail in Rebate on Sculptra
Dec 1, 2010 /
Mar 31, 2011

Receive a $100 Mail in Rebate for each vial of Sculptra purchased. https://www.drfechner.com/sculptra.htm

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$50 mail in rebate on Dysport
Nov 1, 2010 /
Dec 31, 2010

Receive a $50 mail in rebate for your Dysport injection.

Any treatment

Doctor's answers

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Would lower blepharoplasty be an option for me?

Lower blepharoplasty with fat repositioning
Mar 12, 2021

The goal of lower eyelid surgery would be to reduce your puffiness (=fat) and use this fat as permanent filler for the tear trough underneath. It would lead to a nice transition from cheek to lid.

Is a deep plane facelift a high SMAS face lift where the ligaments are released?

Deep plane facelift vs. High SMAS lift
Feb 24, 2020

You are asking a technical question which is commonly discussed at conferences among facelift experts. In essence, when the surgeon dissects beneath the SMAS layer s/he is able to release ligaments which in other facelift techniques limit the confluent repositioning of the facial tissues. Both, the deep plane and the high SMAS face lift procedures do this and are allow the surgeon to more effectively improve the overall facial contour. A high SMAS lift requires more surgical dissec...

Do I need more than just the standard chin implant to get a stronger chin?

Excellent Candidate for a Chin Implant
Feb 11, 2020

You will achieve a great overall enhancement of your facial features with chin augmentation. Although techniques such as fillers, fat grafting or genioplasty could be considered, I would recommend the use of a permanent chin implant. We perform this procedure in an office setting using local anesthesia with or without sedation. Recovery is usually about 6 days +/-.

Are my goal photos a realistic expectation of upper bleph for me to get a more opened-look from ho

A Browlift Can Get You There
Aug 6, 2019

It seems that you are raising your brows to simulate your desired look. Therefore, the procedure that will bring you closest to this appearance will be with a minimal incision brow lift.

I am 2 weeks post rhinoplasty and I don’t see a difference, I still have the bump —do I just need

No change after rhinoplasty
Aug 5, 2019

Sometimes, the area where your bump used to be can now be puffy. Although this is not routinely the case, I have seen this many times. Your surgeon's examination can determine what is swelling and what is remnant cartilage. As difficult as it may be for you at this point, time is your best friend as it will reveal the nose's contour.

3.5 months post-op. How would one know if their greater auricular nerve was cut/damaged during a f

Damage to Greater Auricular Nerve in Facelift Surgery
May 29, 2019

This nerve is certainly within the surgical field of a facelift. Your surgeon will have a good understanding if the nerve was injured during the procedure. The greater auricular nerve is commonly seen intra-op when it travels over the large muscle behind the ear (sterno-cleido-mastoid muscle). The nerve is protected by a thin fascia and it should be quite evident during the facelift procedure, if this layer has been entered inadvertently. Although your symptoms indicate a possible nerve inju...

I have a weak chin and jawline. Would implants make my features masculine and stronger?

Enhance chin and jawline
Apr 8, 2019

After evaluating your photographs, I would recommend chin enhancement with the help of an implant. Such a procedure will harmonize the jawline and make it more masculine. We perform chin implantation as an outpatient procedure under sedation - or local anesthesia if the patient prefers. These implants are meant to provide you with permanent improvements of chin and jaw.

Does nasal valve collapse mean my nose has collapsed?

Nasal Valve Collapse
Apr 8, 2019

This is a very common issue for patients. It may be due to trauma, surgery or simply weakness of the cartilages of your nose. Appropriate treatment usually involves rhinoplasty surgery: The support of the nose will be improved using grafts. These grafts are made out of your cartilage and fashioned into thin plates or strips to improve the function of your nose.

What is the recovery like for double-chin liposuction?

Neck Liposuction for Double Chin
Jan 11, 2019

I consider under chin liposuction a procedure of "small invasiveness". The surgery takes about 30 min to complete and we like to use a sedative for best patient comfort. Some of our patients prefer local anesthesia only.You will wear a bandage afterwards and you can expect modest amounts of swelling and some bruising. Most of our patients are able to re-enter life after 5 to 7 days. Healing will not be complete but appearance-wise, you should be presentable. The neck skin will feel numb ...

Am I a good candidate for a cheek lift?

Cheek lift for asymmetries
Jan 11, 2019

We all have asymmetries in our faces and you are describing some of your own. Your observation is certainly correct. In addition, one of your eyes is slightly higher than the other and that translates into some brow asymmetries, too. Jaw surgery will not correct the fact that your whole facial skeleton is slightly different from one side to the other but it may be right for you for bite adjustment. I would also not recommend a cheek lift as this will not help you much. Filling with in...

What is a "One-stitch Lift"?

One stitch lift? A 5-stitch lift is better :)
Jan 9, 2019

Honestly, I had to smile when I read your question. There is no facelift procedure that should rely on only one stitch. It sounds to me like a marketing pitch - not a solid facelift procedure that I would recommend. Excellence in facelift surgery does not come with speed. Rather, it relies on thorough understanding of the patient's aging pattern, facial anatomy and experience. Skillful facelift surgeon pride themselves on durable and beautiful results, not how few stitches they use or how f...

Suture (Stitch/Thread) Remaining After Surgery is Ok?

Stitches after Facelift
Jan 9, 2019

There are many different suture materials available for surgeons to use. The two main categories are permanent and absorbable sutures. In a facelift, stitches are used underneath the skin and to suture the incision. The threads deep to the skin should not be removed as they are meant to provide the deep tissue support. The sutures for the skin should go away relatively quickly. Sometimes they are removed, other times they are absorbed spontaneously - depending on the material used. Please di...

Bruising or Hematoma After Facelift?

This may be a hematoma
Jan 9, 2019

Although this one photo can not replace an in-person examination, I am concerned with a hematoma in your situation. Therefore, I hope that you can see your surgeon quickly for examination and appropriate management of your recovery. Hematoma formation is one of the most common complication after facelift with an incidence of 2-3%. If treated in a timely fashion, it usually does not cause lasting problems or aesthetic issues. In contrast, if one waits too long, skin loss, scaring, infection e...

How is a Face Lift Different Than a Mini-face Lift or Midface Lift?

Facelift nomenclature: Mini, Full, Midface Lifts
Jan 9, 2019

These terms can be confusing to patients and surgeons alike. In particular, one surgeon's mini lift is the others full facelift, and vice versa. In general, a mini facelift is usually a smaller facelift with possibly (but not necessarily) shorter incisions, a shorter recovery and shorter longevity. Many facelift experts feel that a mini lift is really a poor facelift, although it may be promoted as something great. A midface lift (a.k.a. superiosteal facelift) is a different surgical pro...

Feel Run Down After Surgery..

Tired feeling 9 days after facelift
Jan 9, 2019

You are describing an absolutely normal feeling. If you keep in mind that the recovery after your surgery has taken you out of your normal routine and represents a significant stress to your organism as a hole, you will know to give yourself time to gain inner and outer strength. I recommend to be patient with yourself and know that you will get there, but it may take as long as 3 weeks. It is already a good sign that you went out with friends at such a relatively early stage in your recovery.

Latest Before And After Photos

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Last updated on 11/23/2023