What are the side effects of deep plane facelift?

I'm considering a deep plane facelift. What is the percentage of patients who experience nerve damage? Is it true that in some areas, it should be banned?

5 answers to “What are the side effects of deep...”

A: Facelift Expertise

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

A facelift, or rhytidectomy, has many modifications that depend on the level of dissection, pattern of tightening, and direction of pull.  In most cases, a deep plane facelift can be performed safely if there is strict adherence to established guidelines of anatomic safety.  Discuss your options in... more

A: Nerve Damage is Rare

Stephen Prendiville, MD

The Deep Plane Facelift as described by Dr. Hamra is probably utilized far less today than several years ago.  However, it is important to understand that elevation under the SMAS is used in a variety of Facelift procedures.  True mobilization of the SMAS via a SMAS flap puts the Surgeon in... more

A: Deep plane facelifts and nerve damage

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

No, this should not be banned. It remains a viable option. The deep plane facelift is an operation in which the surgical plane of dissection comes quite close to the nerves which control facial movement. If not performed properly risks for nerve damage in deep plane facelifts can range from 1-20%.

A: Deep plane lifts are less common now

Richard P. Rand, MD

These was a time several years ago when deep plane facelifts were the hot topic. The problem with them is that they are a one vector lift with an extreme pull placed on the tissue. In addition, the plane of dissection puts the surgeon closer to the facial motor nerve branches and places them at higher risk... more

A: Deep plane facelift

Brent Moelleken, MD

There are many types of facelift.  Your best results will come from an expert facelift surgeon, not from any one technique. While the deep plane facelift was popular many years ago, many surgeons have changed their technique to multivector facelifts with volume augmentation.  The theory that great... more

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