Incision Location for Lower Facelift and Neck Lift

November 10, 2010
Asked By:BrookeinCO in Colorado

With a Lower Face and Necklift, Does the Incision Have to Go in Front of the ear and up the back of the ear, or does it also have to cross over at the back of ear into the hair? Does it depend on how much skin has to be removed? It seems that incision going across would be the one that could be the most visible. Any help is appreciated.

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December 3, 2018

Answer: Lower Facelift-> Incision in front; Necklift-> Incision behind the ear

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December 3, 2018

Answer: Lower Facelift-> Incision in front; Necklift-> Incision behind the ear

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January 13, 2016

Answer: Incision Location for Lower Facelift and Neck Lift

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Answer: Incision Location for Lower Facelift and Neck Lift

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December 3, 2018

Answer: Visibility of Face / Neck Lift Incisions

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Answer: Incision Location for Facelift

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September 20, 2012

Answer: Incision Location for Facelift

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