Lower Facelift advice?

I saw 3 board certified surgeons, two recommended lower face lift. One does lift in front of sideburn to avoid hair loss, and the other in the scalp for the same reason. I'm concerned about scarring in front of sideburn, but I don't want to have my sideburn pulled back either. I wear my hair off my face. Neck would improve with first, second suggested lift under the chin, a scar about an inch long. Second and third both recommended fat transfer to cheek/eyes area; two recommended lower Blepharoplasty. Third doctor ruled out other reasons. I'm now confused. Any advice?

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7 answers to “Lower Facelift advice?”

A: Confused about facelift options

By Joel B. Singer, MD - Stamford Plastic Surgeon

Hi, Just a few notes about facial rejuvenation that I have learned over many years: 1. Facial volume correction is very important in most cases and fat grafting or Sculptra should be considered as part of the treatment 2. I usually like to minimize the incisions, but I find that a carefully... more

A: Lower Facelift and Facial Rejuvenation

By Michael Law, MD - Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

Surgical treatment of facial aging changes must be carefully individualized to match each patient's aesthetic needs and desires. No two 'facelifts', by necessity, are the same. In helping a patient to make decisions about plastic surgery for facial rejuvenation, I always examine and assess how each... more

A: Decide which is more important for Facelift

By Philip Young, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

The incision in front of the sideburn can avoid moving the sideburn back. This would be the only way to avoid moving the sideburn up. So the decision is up to you what is more important, moving the sideburn up or a scar in fron of your sideburn. Now for males, their beard hair can be adjusted with... more

A: Lower facelift only

By Brent Moelleken, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

It is in my opinion the rare patient that would look their best with only a lower facelift, and the additional incisions between a neck-only facelift and a facelift are minimal. In many cases, there is more gathering and artifact (unnatural appearance) from a neck-only procedure. Why would... more

A: Follow Your Inner Voice After Listening to Advice from Experienced Surgeons

By Frank P. Fechner, MD - Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

You bring up important questions regarding facelift surgery: Incisions, scaring, cheek/ lower eyelid region and neck. Without actually seeing you, nobody can advice you for or against any of the surgeons recommendations. Just as a couple of philosphy points: 1. I do not like distortion and elevation of the... more

A: Ask to speak with former patients

By Kamran Jafri, MD - New York City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hello Cats, Dr. Rand has very clearly and efficiently answered your question. I would only add two more pieces of advice: 1. Ask to speak with former patients who have similar anatomy to yours and underwent similar procedures being proposed. This in no way "guarantees" an outcome for you but it does... more

A: There is no one single answer

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

What you are seeing is that plastic surgery of the face is more of an art form than a science. Each doctor has different talent levels, different training and experience, and a different eye for what is attractive. Look at the photos of each doctor's work and look for patients that resemble... more

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barbara j
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13 Jul 2009

I am going for a consult tomorrow for a lower facelift procedure. However, I recently have developed a thyroid cyst and it was ultrsounded and found to be benign. I am now concerned if I should do the lower facelift before school starts the end of August due to this new developement. Any advice would be most appreciated.

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