Question:
What is the risk of heavy scarring from a facelift? I am a 53-year-old female and have heard horror stories about facelifts gone wrong.

Answer:
One of the most significant complications of facelift surgery involves scarring. The risk of scarring increases with tension placed on the incision line. It is known that increased tension promotes widened scars and keloid scarring in patients of darker skin tone. It has been my position to avoid the traditional facelift incision because of the significant risk of scarring with this procedure in certain populations of patients.

We adopt an alternative approach to the facelift which involves injectable facial enhancements using a combination of synthetic and natural fillers. This approach avoids any significant risk of scarring.