I just had an Endotine midface lift with lifting the corner of the eyes only by vertical excision of skin above the years just behind the hairline.I was told by the surgeon that the incisions would be about 1-2 inch on each side just above the years , inside the hair – basically invisible, but when I removed the bandages, I was surprised there where about 5 inch long at the hair line on each side and stapled with metal, not sutures.Are staples appropriate to be used in this case?
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June 22, 2016
Answer: Staples for hairline incisions after midface lift
I have taken care of many patients when I was in residency and performed many static and dynamic slings for this problem. The nerve can take at least 12-18 months to return so it would be very important to know if there has been any return of function over the past year. There are so many...
Technology is wonderful but save your money. Frozen baby vegetables work just fine. The key is diligent application, elevation of your head and not to strain. I am also in strong agreement with Dr. Tholen that meticulous surgery is a critical component in avoiding brusing. Some bruising is...
A #facelift is a surgical procedure designed to remove the major folds and wrinkles that form on our faces with age. Gravity, sun damage, smoking, living in a dry climate, and a variety of factors contribute to the aging process of our faces. Facelift techniques vary from patient to patient to...
