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Question: What is the Foglietti Natural Vector Face Lift Technique®? Answer: The Foglietti Natural Vector Face Lift ® is a method of tightening the face in a manner that gives the most natural and relaxed appearance post surgically. This facelift technique tightens the facial tissue covering underlying muscle in multiple directions or vectors; which counteracts… Read More

Question: I’m over 50 and have been thinking about getting a facelift but my girlfriend told me that most doctors wouldn’t do the operation on a smoker. Why would smoking be a problem? Is my friend wrong? Answer: The nicotine in cigarettes, cigars, electric vapor cigarettes, nicotine patches, and nicotine gum causes vasoconstriction (tightening of… Read More

Question: I’m 57 years old with the face of a 45 year old but the neck of a 70 year old. When I cover my neck I look so much younger. I can only use a scarf to do this though because a turtleneck emphasizes my gobbler. I don’t know if a face lift could… Read More

Question: I’m over 50 and have been thinking about getting a facelift but my girlfriend told me that most doctors wouldn’t do the operation on a smoker. Why would smoking be a problem? Is my friend wrong? Answer: The nicotine in cigarettes, cigars, electric vapor cigarettes, nicotine patches, and nicotine gum causes vasoconstriction (tightening of… Read More

What is the Foglietti Natural Vector Face Lift Technique®? The Foglietti Natural Vector Face Lift ® is a method of tightening the face in a manner that gives the most natural and relaxed appearance post surgically. This facelift technique tightens the facial tissue covering underlying muscle in multiple directions or vectors; which counteracts the sagging… Read More

Question: I’m 66 years old and had a consultation with you a year ago about having a facelift. I looked at the Before & After Album of your surgeries and was so impressed with the results of your vector technique. I have only one reservation about having the procedure; my cheeks have really thinned and… Read More

Question: For years I’ve had a minor amount of puffiness under my eyes. It was not always a problem; I just sometimes looked run down. However, I recently noticed that I’ve developed what looks like a sunken line or ring underneath the puffy part of my lower eyelid. I thought the puffiness made me look… Read More

What is the Foglietti Natural Vector Face Lift Technique®? The Foglietti Natural Vector Face Lift ® is a method of tightening the face in a manner that gives the most natural and relaxed appearance post surgically. This facelift technique tightens the facial tissue covering underlying muscle in multiple directions or vectors; which counteracts the sagging… Read More

Question: My sister lives in Desert Springs California and was telling me that her cosmetic surgeon was offering stem cell therapy in his office. I thought that research in stem cells was no longer allowed. Is this a scam? Answer: Stem cells are capable of developing into any type of cell or tissue in the… Read More

What is the Foglietti Natural Vector Face Lift Technique®? The Foglietti Natural Vector Face Lift ® is a method of tightening the face in a manner that gives the most natural and relaxed appearance post surgically. This facelift technique tightens the facial tissue covering underlying muscle in multiple directions or vectors; which counteracts the sagging… Read More