Options for Deeper Face Lifts?

It sounds like you need another doctor if you found him to be abrupt. You should have a good raport with anyone who is going to operate on your face! There are many facelift techniques and the long term result is more dependent on the surgeon's skills and artistry, and your skin elasticity and bone structure than on the "name" of the technique being used. This has been well demonstrated in the famous twin studies done several years ago where the facelift gurus of America each... more

Your surgeon may have had other reasons why he was reluctant to do a deeper plane lift. It sounds like you need to meet with a few more doctors until you feel comfortable with the surgical plan. This is part of the process. It is of course, important that you have a good relationship with whomever you choose. See the attached video for an explanation of facelifting techniques--you may find this helpful. Good luck to you, Sam P. Most, M.D. see video

I think it is of critical importance to relate to your plastic surgeon in some way. You have experienced an unfortunate disconnect with yours since he doesn't do the surgery that you seek. For the record, you're on the right track seeking out a procedure that is long lasting and needs to be done once to set the clock back on your aging process. Good for you and good luck on your search. Consider coming to the US for your surgery, you wouldn't be the first to come overseas for... more

Hi Susie, Experience is wonderful, but there are a lot of talented surgeons available to you. If you are put off by an abrupt manner, and the surgeon doesn't feel comfortable performing the procedure you, there is a clear disconnect. It is important that you communicate to your potential surgeon your goals - and it sounds like long lasting is a key for you. I think it's best to define your desires and together come up with a plan to make that work, and in your case a more extensive... more

Few surgeons perform deeper facelifts.  Deeper facelifts are technically more demanding, require more anatomic knowledge, and require experience (measured in number of quality facelifts performed not years in practice.)  The payoff for patients with a deeper plane facelift is more robust results lasting longer.   If a surgeon did not learn a deeper plane facelift during his/her training, the surgeon will likely not offer this as a choice in facial rejuvenation.... more

Don't take your surgeon's reluctance to perfrom a facelift that you want personally. Most surgeons like certain techniques because either they are easier to perform (MACS lift much easier technically than deeper lift) or they are not familiar with a requested technique. Most surgeons would simply tell you their reasons for preferring one technique over another (for example, maybe you need less of a lift for now, so he is recommending something less invasive). However, a combination of... more

Different surgeons perform different facelifts. This can be for a variety of reasons from comfort level to the belief that some of these other operations do not achieve the aesthetics that the surgeon is looking for. Your surgeon may be the latter. I am not a big fan of the deep plane facelift because I think it treats only certain areas and makes the face appear very wide. Almost masculine.

 You have real options that have LONG lasting results.  Unfortunately, you live in England and I cannot refer you to someone there. So that you can be exposed to what is available, take a look at my website.  I think you'll understand.

Susie, you have undoubtedly "dodged a bullet" by not contracting with a physician, with whom you did not have a good rapport. Of all cosmetic procedures, facelifts are the most on display. Irregardless of the surgeon's reputation, experience and past results, if you feel that he is dismissive of you, consider it a blessing that he refused your case and referred you elsewhere. Remember an aging face is not a surgical emergency. You should interview other candidates and after... more

One must be cautious about deeper facelifts, because the deeper one goes into the facial anatomy the greater chance of stretching or cutting one of the facial nerve branches. It is not a good idea to try to pick the type of facelift that you want, it’s more important to pick a surgeon who can give you the best results and whom you can have an excellent rapport with. Look at many of his/her before-and-after results; 15 to 20 before-and-after photos would be an adequate amount of... more