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Traditional
vs Endoscopic Approaches to Facial Rejuvenation - A Quick
Comparison
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Open
Approach |
Endoscopic
Approach |
| Anesthesia |
Local,
IV Sedation, or General |
Local,
IV Sedation, or General |
| Numbness
and Discomfort |
Generalized
and long lasting |
Minimal
and short lasting |
| Most
of the Swelling |
May
remain for a prolonged period of time |
Within
a week or so. |
| Itching
Sensations |
May
last up to six months |
Less
pronounced and shorter in duration |
| Return
of Natural Hair |
Within
a few weeks or months |
Minimal
to non-existant hair loss |
| Risks |
Bleeding
and Skin loss (mainly on smokers) |
None
with the open approach |
Endoscopic
Facial Rejuvenation and Remodeling Procedures include:
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Forehead Lift | Mid-face
Lift | Periorbital
| Face Lift
| The Comprehensive Approach
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Endoscopic
Facial Surgery may have considerable advantages to other forms of surgery.
However, there are important factors in deciding whether the
procedures are right for you.
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The
Endoscopic Facial Surgery information found in this website
has been provided by
Nicanor G. Isse M.D., pioneer in Endoscopic Facial Surgery
and founder of EPSES,
the Endoscopic Plastic Surgery Educational Seminars.
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