Why does placement of facelift incisions at the temple vary?

February 6, 2015
Asked By:petaross in London, GB

Looking at various photographs of different facelifts, sometimes the incision at the temple (above front ear) is well-hidden in the hairline (and often closed with staples), but sometimes it seems to curve around the hairline (and closed with stitches) so that it is much more visible. Does it depend on the surgeon's technique or the type of facelift (mini, full, macs etc)?

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February 10, 2015

Answer: Dependent on the technique and experience of the surgeon

George T. Boris, MD, FRCSBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
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February 10, 2015

Answer: Dependent on the technique and experience of the surgeon

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February 9, 2015

Answer: PL;ACEMENT OF FACELIFT

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February 9, 2015

Answer: PL;ACEMENT OF FACELIFT

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February 9, 2015

Answer: Facelift incisions in the temple may vary depending on where the surgeon wants the hairline sideburn.

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February 9, 2015

Answer: Facelift incisions in the temple may vary depending on where the surgeon wants the hairline sideburn.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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