I am 55 years old and will have a midface lift in two weeks. My daughter-in-law’s wedding is next month, and I am wondering if I will be healed or should reschedule for afterward
Answer:
Well if you are having the midface in 2 weeks and your daughter’s wedding is in 4 weeks, that leaves you with 2 weeks of recovery for the wedding. I think you should reschedule the surgery until a later time. When patients are thinking of having plastic surgery before an important event, I have them doe the procedure at least six weeks before the event. The only procedures that I will perform on a patient 2 weeks before the event are non-invasive treatments like Botox and fillers, such as Restylane. Although you may be disappointed in that I am recommending that you should not have the midface lift, I do have some good news. The results of a midface can be replicated with facial fillers. Radiesse is a great filler for the cheek area. When injected into the cheeks it gives an amazing lift while giving fullness to the midface. Have the fillers and enjoy your daughter’s wedding! Posted by Dr. Bustillo