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Facelift Procedure
A facelift is a surgical procedure to repair sagging, drooping, and wrinkled skin of the face and neck.
Alternative Names
Rhytidectomy; Cosmetic surgery of the face
Description
A facelift can be done alone or with
While you are sleepy (sedated) and pain-free (local anesthesia), or deep asleep and pain-free (
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