Why So Many Myths?
Facelift carries decades of misinformation. Part comes from poor results of old techniques. Part comes from poorly operated celebrities. Part is simply fear of unknown amplified by internet. Result? Patients who would benefit enormously from procedure postpone for years, or opt for less effective treatments due to fear of myths that don’t match current reality.
The 10 Most Common Myths
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Summary: What You Need to Know
✅ Truths
- • Facelift works and is gold standard for ptosis
- • Natural results are possible and expected
- • Recovery is faster than imagined
- • Scars stay well hidden
- • Men can also have it
- • Result lasts 8-12 years
❌ Myths to Discard
- • “Always looks artificial” — false
- • “Only for very old” — false
- • “Lasts forever” — partially false
- • “Terrible recovery” — exaggerated
- • “High paralysis risk” — exaggerated
- • “Better to wait” — usually false
Frequently Asked Questions
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