Facelift: Q&A
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I am 72 and considering a Deep Plane Facelift. I am not overweight, work out every day, but I have what is called unspecified Neutropenia with no change in test results WBC 3.4. I also have a lower than normal platelet count of 137. Is it safe for me to have the facelift?
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Kynn
in WA
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Deep plane facelift for patients with thrombocytopenia
The deep plane facelift has been replaced in many practices (including ours) by techniques that address volume much more, and rely less on pulling of facial tissues.
The pulling is actually just one of many things that can now be done to harmoniously rejuvenate the face.
We have found that this yields a much more natural result, and uses all the deep volume to maximal benefit, rather than by reducing it or by creating a high lateral vector that looks unnatural.
Regarding your medical...
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Facelifts for a 72 year old
Dear Kynn, It sounds as though you might have some stable medical conditions and these probably don't mean you can't have a safe facelift. The deep plane technique was popular several years ago but has largely been replaced by other techniques that create a great, natural result with a quicker recovery. Don't do your research based on the "name" of the procedure but on whose results look the best to you.
Check my web site and RealSelf photos for examples.
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Deep plane lift safe for older patients
Deep plane lift, Smas lift, skin face lift are ok for any patients as long as the patient is cleared for surgery. The technique is not the important thing, it's the patients health that is important. Low platelet counts should be evaluated by a hematologist to determine if the patient can undergo surgery safely.
Good luck.
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It seems you're healthy for Deep Plane Facelift
Hi Kynn,
It appears that you are you are healthy aside from the unspecified nuetropenia.
As long as you medical doctor has cleared you for surgery, you can absolutely have the procedure. I would recommend doing it under local with mild sedation. In my experience there is always less bleeding with mild sedation vs. general anesthesia.
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Safety of Deep Plane Facelift VS other Facelift Methods with low white cell and platelet counts
A consultation with a Hematologist is in order. A low white count may be associated with a higher risk of infections while a lower platelet count may be associated with a high risk of bleeding and hematoma.
That being said - Which Facelift should you have should NOT be a contest between titles and catchy monikers - it should be the result of what features you which corrected and based on that - pick the least involved Facelift method that would deliver it.
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Deep plane facelift is a safe procedure for a 72 year old
Regarding your specific condition of having a low platelet count. I would suggest, as I hope your surgeon would, getting a hematology consult before having surgery. A qualified hematologist can work with your surgeon and discuss the risks as well as potential downside of surgery with a low platelet count.
A deep plane Facelift may actually be a plus for you. Published reports discuss that the rate of hematoma (blood collecting under the skin) is lower in a deep plane than in a traditional...
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Deep Plane Facelift
There are several preoperative concerns I would like to address, the first of which is age.
1) Age has a chronological and physiological component. In other words, many patients are physiologically healthier at 72 than many others at age 52. Given that you work out every day and are not overweight, chances are you could be a suitable candidate.
2) Neutropenia and Platelet levels: Your platelet level is numerically acceptable. The question I would have for you is, "how functional are...
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Age is not an obstacle to deep plane facelifting
Your age alone has not bearing on the safety of a deep plane facelift. You somewhat abnormal lab values, by themselves, also do not particularly concern me, so long as your clotting and infection fighting abilities have been clinically normal.
I think your chances of a safe result are good with an experienced facial plastic surgeon.
Best,
Mike Nayak
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Deep Plane Facelift, from San Diego, CA
Your plastic surgeon should address this question with your hematologist. Any special pre-surgical preparation should be arranged in advance, and contigency plans developed should intra or post surgical bleeding occur. Extra care during the procedure to achieve absolute hemostasis is important. If anything, deep plane is less vascular, so you should be safe.
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Facelift should only be performed after clearance by your primary doctor
Hi Kynn,
You should only consider having any cosmetic procedure once you have been cleared by your primary care physician. Your surgeon can give you the details of the procedure, including the risks and benefits of the procedure; however, your primary care doctor should be involved to make sure that there aren't any other issues that may make surgery unsafe for you.
Good luck!
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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