Facelift Disfigurement

Sigmund L. Sattenspiel, MD answers: Chances of disfigurement from Facelift?

I will have a Facelift to have a cyst removed from near my jaw. How likely is it that a nerve will be touched making my face asymmetric?


Sigmund L. Sattenspiel, MD
21 days ago

Question: Chances of disfigurement from Facelift?

Answer: There are potential complications and problems associated with any surgical procedure, cosmetic or otherwise. The types of problems and complications pertain to the type of procedure performed. For example, potential problems that may be associated with facelift surgery are different from those associated with gall bladder surgery. True disfigurement from a facelift implies injury to the facial nerve that supplies the facial musculature.

Today, in the modern era, with the advanced training and skills of most facelift surgeons, injury to the facial nerve is extremely uncommon. Like all other surgical procedures, a facelift should be performed in a methodically diligent manner by a well-trained, knowledgeable and experienced surgeon.

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