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)?
Answer: Placement of facelift incisions The placement of an incision for a facelift is quite variable amongst surgeons. In our practice, the incision in the temple area is slightly behind the hairline and is placed at hairline in the sideburn area. The reason for this is to remove the bald skin, not hair bearing skin when tightening the facial skin. The more looseness in the face will require a longer incision due to skin shift. For many before and after face and neck lift examples, please see the link and the video below
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Placement of facelift incisions The placement of an incision for a facelift is quite variable amongst surgeons. In our practice, the incision in the temple area is slightly behind the hairline and is placed at hairline in the sideburn area. The reason for this is to remove the bald skin, not hair bearing skin when tightening the facial skin. The more looseness in the face will require a longer incision due to skin shift. For many before and after face and neck lift examples, please see the link and the video below
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Facelift Incision Placement Thank you for your question.Incision placement varies with each patient, hairline geometry, and type of lift.Ask your surgeon to draw on your picture where your incisions will be.Best wishes.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Facelift Incision Placement Thank you for your question.Incision placement varies with each patient, hairline geometry, and type of lift.Ask your surgeon to draw on your picture where your incisions will be.Best wishes.
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February 21, 2015
Answer: Why does placement of facelift incisions at the temple vary? Where the incisions are made is determined by the surgeon’s preference and experience. I do the short-scar facelift (smaller scar) and the end result is very natural looking. My patients are thrilled with their results. A small incision is placed just above and below the front of the ear and the scar is placed inside the ear. Women are able to wear their hair up or in a ponytail without any tell-tale signs of surgery. Seek a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with elite credentials in this procedure.
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Answer: Why does placement of facelift incisions at the temple vary? Where the incisions are made is determined by the surgeon’s preference and experience. I do the short-scar facelift (smaller scar) and the end result is very natural looking. My patients are thrilled with their results. A small incision is placed just above and below the front of the ear and the scar is placed inside the ear. Women are able to wear their hair up or in a ponytail without any tell-tale signs of surgery. Seek a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with elite credentials in this procedure.
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February 10, 2015
Answer: Dependent on the technique and experience of the surgeon It's very dependent on the technique and experience of the surgeon. Their experience will dictate where they are comfortable making an incision. There are advantages to each location but exposed non-hairline incisions should rarely be closed with staples. Incisions location and length could determine what results can be accomplished. Don't expect small incisions to yield big results. That's looking for a magic wand. In plastic surgery, we have learned over a long time to hide incisions and carefully choose their placement to optimize results. Don't choose a short scar technique expecting a long scar result. Their is no free lunch.
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Answer: Dependent on the technique and experience of the surgeon It's very dependent on the technique and experience of the surgeon. Their experience will dictate where they are comfortable making an incision. There are advantages to each location but exposed non-hairline incisions should rarely be closed with staples. Incisions location and length could determine what results can be accomplished. Don't expect small incisions to yield big results. That's looking for a magic wand. In plastic surgery, we have learned over a long time to hide incisions and carefully choose their placement to optimize results. Don't choose a short scar technique expecting a long scar result. Their is no free lunch.
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February 9, 2015
Answer: PL;ACEMENT OF FACELIFT At your consultation with your surgeon they will explain to you where your incisions will be and exactly what entails with the procedure.
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Answer: PL;ACEMENT OF FACELIFT At your consultation with your surgeon they will explain to you where your incisions will be and exactly what entails with the procedure.
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February 9, 2015
Answer: Facelift incisions in the temple may vary depending on where the surgeon wants the hairline sideburn. It plastic surgeon will adjust the incisions of the facelift to minimize distortions of hairline and sideburns. This will be explained to you by your surgeon prior to the operation.
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Answer: Facelift incisions in the temple may vary depending on where the surgeon wants the hairline sideburn. It plastic surgeon will adjust the incisions of the facelift to minimize distortions of hairline and sideburns. This will be explained to you by your surgeon prior to the operation.
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