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Will a Facelift Result Be Affected by a Skeletal Defect?

asked 4 months ago by Rob007 in Melbourne, 07
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
Question viewed 246 times
Tags: candidate, defective, results

Hi i have a skeletal and dental defect which are both 2mm to the left will that affect the result of a facelift?

19 answers to Will a Facelift Result Be Affected by a Skeletal Defect?

Face lift and skeletal defect

If you have an existing facial asymmetry from a skeletal defect then a face lift will not improve or worsen that asymmetry

Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Will a Facelift Result Be Affected by a Skeletal Defect?

A skeletal defect might look more pronounced after a facelift as the skin and tissues will be moved and the defect might be more easily seen.

Julio Garcia, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

lvcosmeticsurgery.com

Facelift and Skeletal defect

Probably not significant.

Richard Galitz, MD
Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

Skeletal defect and facelift results

A 2 mm skeletal and dental defect is probably not enough to significantly affect results from a facelift.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Facelifting with a small skeletal defect.

It is unlikely that a small defect such that you mentioned would affect the out come of your facelift. Many small asymmetries can be masked during a facelift with the re-draping of the skin or the skeletal defects could be corrected at the same time. Your plastic surgeon should be able to best address this after an exam.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Facelift and Skeletal Defect

A facelift can be done despite the presence of a skeletal defect. Facelift surgery will not improve an underlying skeletal problem, but hopefully something can be done to correct the skeletal abnormality at the same time.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Will a Facelift Result Be Affected by a Skeletal Defect?

Your facelift can be planned in such a way as to minimize or correct your skeletal defect at the same time.

Kris Conrad, MD
Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facelift and asymmetry

Typically not. A facelift involves tightening of the skin and overlying soft tissues over your skeletal structure. Any apparent asymmetry can sometimes be slightly improved or camouflaged with the facelift but a 2 mm defect is minimal at best and likely not a significant factor. I hope this helps.

J. Jason Wendel, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon

www.mc.vanderbilt.edu

Facelift and skeleton

Everyone has a little asymmetry in their face. Your asymmetry will continue in spite of the facelift. As long as the facelift is done well it shouldn't make any difference.

Ronald Schuster, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.drschuster.com

Skeletal defect

Most patients have some degree of asymmetry with regard to their bodies and face. It is best to identify these asymmetries prior to surgery because in some cases the procedure can be altered slightly to try to camouflage rather than accentuate these differences. I doubt they will be made worse by the surgery but some problems are obscured by the changes that occur with the aging process and once these aging signs are addressed by surgery the asymmetries are "uncovered". The... more

Ralph R. Garramone, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon

Minor Facial Skeletal Asymmetry Does Not Affect Facelift Outcome

While significant facial skeletal defects can impact the result of overlying soft tissue manipulations such as a facelift, it is of no consequence in smaller facial asymmetries. A midline facial and dental discrepancy of two millimeters will not make any difference in the outcome from facelift surgery.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

Will a Facelift Result Be Affected by a Skeletal Defect?

If it's over one or both cheeks or chin, then it might. Be sure that your Face Lift Surgeon understands and follows the proper aesthetics of facial beauty for the creation of a naturally, more attractive face which IMHO means shaping the face from the skeletal level outward if need be.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facelift

It is difficult to say without seeing the extent of the defect. Everyone has minor asymmetries in their face and body so it all depends on what you are looking to achieve. Please consult with a board certified specialist who can best assist you in achieving the results you desire.

Kimberly Lee, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facelift and skeletal asymmetry

A facelift helps rejuvenate the lower 1/3 of the face and neck, it can improve muscle banding or excess fat in the neck, ... but it does not usually address skeletal asymmetry or dental problems since it is basically a re-draping of the soft tissue and removal of excess skin. No face is a mirror image on both sides, so there are always subtle asymmetries. 2mm does not sound like much, but it is best to seek advice from a plastic surgeon who can examine you. more

Michelle Spring, MD
Marina Del Rey Plastic Surgeon

Skeletal Defect and Facelift

One guarantee in facial aesthetics is that every face has some degree of asymmetry. Facial skeletal asymmetries are generally not addressed by a Facelift procedure, which is designed to elevate and reposition areas of the mid/lower face and neck. The anatomic location and degree of the asymmetry helps to determine what, if anything can be done to address the deformity. However, small asymmetries (which are more common than not) will certainly not be worsened by a... more

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

Possible asymmetry with a facelift.

Very hard to say without an exam but it sounds small. I would get several consults before making a decision. Also, remember that your goal is for a nice global improvement to your face. An asymmetry on the order of millimeters may not be worth worrying about. Chase Lay, MD

Chase Lay, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.chaselaymd.com

There are a number of factors that affect the result of a facelift.

Talented facelift surgeons endeavor to enchance facial symmetry. There are always factors that make the face inherently asymmetric. The most important of these is the facial skeleton. I recommend that you get several consultations. There is not perfect face lift surgeon. Generally you are looking for a a board certified surgeon who is fellowship trained to perform facelifts, has hospital privileges for facelifting, carries appropriate medical malpractice... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Facelift and the underlying skeleton

Of course nobody's face is perfectly symmetrical and this affects the results of a facelift depending on the degree of asymmetry (you didn't provide any photos). Nevertheless things can be done to work with this and still get a great result in the right hands.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Defects of the facial skeleton

It is difficult to say. Photos would help as well as an examination. There are many facial deformities. Please be more specific so we can give you a more precise answer.