Is It Adviseable to Consider a Facelift with an Oculoplastic 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

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

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??

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.

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

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

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.

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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

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.

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