Houston SMAS Facelift doctors

	C. Bob Basu, MD Houston Plastic Surgeon 6400 Fannin Suite 2100, Houston		1 answer
	Paul S. Gill, MD Houston Plastic Surgeon 9200 Pinecroft Suite 460, The Woodlands		1 answer
	Andrew Lyos, MD Houston Plastic Surgeon 6560 Fannin St Suite 1530, Houston		1 answer
	Sam M Sukkar, MD Houston Plastic Surgeon 1616 Clear Lake City Blvd Suite 102, Houston		1 answer
	Raghu Athre, MD Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon 1015 Medical Center Blvd. Ste. 1500, Webster

Recent Answers

Swelling in Front of Left Ear/earlobe 9 Weeks After SMAS Facelift My swelling was much worse on left side after surgery to begin with and then I developed an infection in left ear incisions and had to take course of Cipro. The skin in front of my left ear is still more swollen and numb and numb than the right but not enough for anyone else to notice. What is visible is how swollen my left earlobe is. My right earlobe looks completely normal. Could the facelift also have made my left earlobe swell and will it resolve in time?

A: Earlobe swelling after facelift

Ear and earlobe assymetry can occasionally occur after facelift surgery. Most of this will settle as the swelling resolves and tissues relax. if necessary, an office procedure can be done at 4-6 months to achieve better symmetry.

Paul S. Gill, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

Is TMJ a Contraindication for SMAS Facelift? I would like a face lift, mainly for jowls but I also to correct other problems. I have an old fracture to the zygomatic arch on one side resulting in some inflammation/small indentation. I have been evaluated for this by an oral surgeon recently who said it would be a major surgery now and inadvisable. Good functioning. I also have TMJ w/some occ. swelling and problems with the position of the discs, fairly well controlled through exercises I learned in physical therapy. Is this contraindicat?

A: SMAS facelift and TMJ

There is no relationship with TMJ and facelift surgery. No facelift procedure will affect any of the bony jaw issues that you may be experiencing. Wait a few weeks after your facelift to result your jaw/TMJ exercises.

C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

A: SMAS Facelift and TMJ dysfunction

Face lifting is frequently performed in individuals with TMJ dysfunction. There should be no long-term change in your symptoms, although in the early recovery period you may notice a change due to swelling and the inability to do your exercises.

The contour irregularity that you note from a prior zygomatic fracture can be improved with a graft made of SMAS or dermal fat harvested from skin excised during the procedure. I have utilized this technique for several of my patients with similar contour irregularities with excellent results.

I would recommend consulting with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss your treatment options.

Best regards, Andrew Lyos, MD, FACS

Andrew Lyos, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon