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Is It Adviseable to Consider a Facelift with an Oculoplastic Surgeon?

asked 2 years ago by kpilling in walnut
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
Question viewed 1,001 times
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17 answers to Is It Adviseable to Consider a Facelift with an Oculoplastic Surgeon?

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Oculolpastic surgeon for facelift

I would personally not consider having a facelift by anybody but a board certified plastic surgeon any more than I would have LASIK or surgery on the eye muscles (strabismus) with a plastic surgeon. Many oculoplastic surgeons who specialize in cosmetic surgery of the eyes are very skilled in procedures around the eyes. In the Los Angeles community, it is my opinion that an oculoplastic surgeon performing facelifts would generally considered to be outside their scope of practice.... more
Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drbrent.com

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Ocuplastic Surgeons

While there are a number of skilled ocuplastic surgeons, you will need to determine if he/she has the requisite experience and skill to do a facelift. Morover, his/her center needs to be setup for both the planned surgery and unplanned complications. If the reason that you are seeking an ocuplastic surgeon is fees then you should reconsider. If you believe that an ocuplastic surgeon is the best surgeon for you then you should pursue it.
Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Qualified oculoplastic surgeons who perform facelift surgery [with video]

Trust. It is the basis of why patients come to us as surgeons. This trust is undermined by putting self interest and political agendas before the interest of the patient. Many of the physicians answering this question are using fear and partial information to inspire fear rather than to inform. When physicians sling mud like politicians, the profession and more importantly, the patient suffers. The question is “is it advisable to consider a facelift with an oculoplastic... more
Amiya Prasad, MD

New York Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.prasadcosmeticsurgery.com

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Oculoplastic surgeons are not trained or qualified to do facelifts

It is inappropriate for an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) to branch out and do facelifts, even minifacelifts. It just is not within the scope of their professional training. It would be equally abhorrent to them if I were proposing to take your eye lens out. The difference is that I would NEVER consider doing that, but then, why would they consider a facelift??
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Plastic Surgery by Eye Doctors

Hi there- You would never consider allowing an eye doctor to perform a heart operation on you, would you? While this may be an extreme example with greater risks than a facelift, the principle is the same- an eye doctor (even one with an additional year of training in plastic surgery around the eye) is simply not trained to do this kind of surgery at the level that a surgeon certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery is. Even if you argue that they did a few facelifts in their... more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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Strongly recommend facial plastic or general plastic surgeon

On an individual basis, it is possible that an oculoplastic surgeon has had extensive special training and experience in performing facelift surgery withappropriate skill and finesse. However, facelift surgery is not consideredpart of the training and experience of an oculoplastic surgeon (ophthalmologist). Accordingly, most oculoplastic surgeons do not perform facelifts and they wouldnot feel comfortable attempting to do so. In selecting a surgeon for a particularprocedure, in your case a... more
Sigmund L. Sattenspiel, MD

Freehold Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift by an Oculoplastic Surgeon

Although unusual, it is possible for an oculoplastic sugeon to have excellent training in facelift surgery. Ask about that surgeon's training, experience in facelift procedures, and carefully look at pictures of multiple results. I truly believe in super-specialization. I don't want a surgeon who primarily does breast work to do my rhinoplasty, even if they are a board certified plastic surgeon. Proceed carefully.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
+2

Facelift with an oculoplastic surgeon

Is it possible this surgery to be done by an oculoplastic surgeon? YES But it might be better to see an other type of plastic surgeon, like a board certified surgeon in plastic surgery as the more logical option. From MIAMI
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Oculoplastic surgeons specialize in eye surgery

Oculoplastic surgeons specialize in surgeries pertaining to only the eyes, while facial plastic surgeons specialize in the face and neck. Look for a facial plastic cosmetic surgeon who has plenty of experience in performing facelifts and has before and after photos available for you to review.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

+2

Oculoplastic surgery is for eyes, not whole face

Oculoplastic surgeons have extensive specialty training in surgery around the eyes, but not the whole face. Plastic surgeons have specialty training in facial and body surgery, while facial plastic surgeons have training limited to the face and neck. What makes it confusing is that scope of practice is not limited by any regulations or certifications, so anyone can call themselves whatever they want as long as they have license to practice medicine. It's a good idea to check out their... more
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

baxterplasticsurgery.com

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Meaning of REAL Training and Board Certification in Plastic Surgery

We live in and benefit from an age of abundant explosive information and super-specialization. I believe that we all do better when people practice in the area they were trained and achived mastery in (Scope of Practice). Because I know will get better service when I take my car to a mechanic who ONLY repairs those cars, I would NOT go to a Family Practice physician, Opthalmologist, Gynecologist, or or General Surgeon for Breast Augmentation, Lasers, Tummy Tucks, Liposuction, Nose Job or... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift with oculoplastic surgeon

Some oculoplastic surgeons have plastic surgery backgrounds but most do not. I would think you would have other appropriate options to choose from in your area.
Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Oculoplastic training includes facelifting

This is an excellent question that provides an opportunity to educate interested patients about the extensive training of oculoplastic surgeons. An oculoplastic surgeon that completed an accredited fellowship has demonstrated proficiency in facelifting by definition of the ASOPRS (American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) requirements. In order to demonstrate proficiency after a 2-year fellowship, these surgeons have submitted a sufficient number of facelift... more
Brett S. Kotlus, MD

Rochester Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Oculoplastic surgeons are trained to do facelifts

Interesting and a politically fired question. Accredited Oculofacial plastic surgery fellowships via ASOPRS (and now acgme) make it a requirement to learn and do facelifts with proficiency. It is now just as much in the core curriculum as it is for general plastic surgery. With that said there are oculoplastic surgeons and plastic surgeons who do not do that many facelifts after starting in practice and might not have as much experience as others in their respective fields. ... more
Robert Schwarcz, MD

New York Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Facelift by oculoplastic surgeon

As a board-certified plastic surgeon, it is tempting to advise you to only use a board-certified plastic surgeon. However, in reality, you need to be cautious no matter who you choose for your surgery. While some oculoplastic surgeons are skilled in facelift techniques, many are not. If you have been recommended by one of his or her patients, how does that patient look? Is there an album or a web site to check this surgeon's results? These are recommendations you should follow for any... more
Bruce Genter, MD

Abington Plastic Surgeon
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Great question!

I am sure your question will push more than a few button among the surgeons on this forum. You should know that eye plastic surgeon have been performing facelifts as part of their specialty since it was established. Recently the the two year training programs that train eye plastic surgeons (opthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery) was recognized by the American Counsel on Graduate Medical Education. The only other recognized plastic surgery training program is general plastic... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Oculoplastic surgeons and facelift

Whenever you are considering any type of surgery you should always choose a surgeon with the training and skills to have the best chance of getting the best result possible.While anyone with a medical license (MD) can legally can perform any medical procedure, it is not always ethical or appropriate for him to do so. Also most malpractice insurance companies will not insure a doctor to do procedures he is not trained for. For example an Ob/Gyn doctor performing open heart surgery. So the... more
Robert B. Pollack, MD

La Jolla Plastic Surgeon

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