Options for Deeper Face Lifts?

asked 3 years ago by susie49 in Britian
Latest answer by Anil R. Shah, MD
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Tags: MACS, options

I found the right surgeon who fully qualified, with twenty five years experience. The only trouble is, he only offers the MACS and PSP lifts, but I want a longer-lasting and deeper lift. I also found this surgeon to be quite abrupt in his manner. With all this experience, I can't understand his reluctance to perform the facelift I want, and instead wants to refer me to another surgeon. What are your thoughts on this? Do I have other options to get the face lift I want?

11 answers to Options for Deeper Face Lifts?

Consider further consultations before deciding on Dr. Right

You may still end up loving your first surgeon once you have had several consultations. However there are many fine surgeons who specialize in facelift surgery and revision facelift surgery you could talk with. When you meet the right person, chances are you will feel immediately comfortable with the doctor and the plan, and never look back.

Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drbrent.com

Abrupt is not what you want..but don't tell your doctor what to do either

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

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Deep (or "deeper") plane facelift techniques

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

Sam Most, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

Relationship with your facelift surgeon

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

Ricardo A. Meade, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

You need to find a better match!

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

David L. Kaufman, MD
Folsom Plastic Surgeon

Deeper Facelifts Worth The Fuss?

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

Anil R. Shah, MD
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon

Surgeon is reluctant to perform deep plane facelift

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

Minas Constantinides, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facelifts and surgeons

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.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Options for deeper face lifts?

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.

Michael Kulick, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

No harm. No foul.

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

Lavinia Chong, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

www.chongmd.com

Better to have a surgeon you can trust

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