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Mini-Lift Incisions Preventing from Pulling Hair Back

asked 1 year ago by ohiokat in OH
Latest answer by Thomas Buonassisi, MD
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Tags: female, hairline, incision, sutures, unsatisfied

My surgeon said I'd be able to wear my hair pulled back after my mini lift, as the sutures would wrap in and around my ears. Post surgery, I've found that the sutures also extend back from behind my ears into the hairline about 2.5 inches. I'm upset. Is this typical, to find that incisions were made beyond what was specifically described pre-surgery?

8 answers to Mini-Lift Incisions Preventing from Pulling Hair Back

+3

Mini lift scars

The length of the incisional scar for a mini lift can varry from patient to patient and from dr todr.. I have been doing mini lifts for 30 years and the length of the incision depends on the amount of lift obtained. The better the lift the longer the incision in order to smoth out the final scar. The more extensive lifts do require longer scars but, I find that the end result is quite good.
David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

drbray.com

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Mini lift incision

The incision you are describing sounds like a typical facelift incision and not a short scar incision involved in most mini-lifts. With either procedure you should be able to pull your hair back and the incision should not be conspicuous to the normal eye. However you should be told where the incision is to be placed. In my practice I have my patients look at other patients who have recently undergone the same procedure so that there is a full understanding of the incision placement. I also... more
Michael Elam, MD

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

michaelelammd.com

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Length of Mini-Lift Incisions

The amount of incision performed behind the ears is variable depending on the operating surgeon. Some incision types such as a “S-lift” there are limited or no incisions beyond the postauricular crease. However it is more common to have incisions extend beyond the postauricular crease into the hairline or along the hairline. The distance traveled can be anywhere from a few centimeters to several inches. Overall there is a tendency for minimal inhibition... more
David Q. Santos, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Mini Lift Incisions

There are many mini lift incisions and the incisions are modified based on the surgeon's preference and the goals expressed by patients prior to surgery. The incisions wrap around the ears and often extend into the scalp or along the hair line either in front of the ear, or behind the ear. Longer incisions are required to allow access for more of a lift. Generally, once healing has occurred the hair can be pulled back. Communication with your surgeon asking specifically about the... more
Temp Patterson, MD

Burley Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

The better the pull the longer the incision

With mini lift surgery the incisions are generally smaller than with the classical face lift procedure. If a significant lifting of the face was achieved then often a fair amount of excess skin needs to be removed. In order to remove and re-drape this skin the incision must be lengthened as needed.
Thomas Buonassisi, MD

Vancouver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Were are the incisions in a typical mini face lift?

Ah, that's the million dollar question. I have performed face lifts for over 20 years and there are more versions of a mini face lift today than ever before. All sorts of names, incisions, suspension, plication, no skin removal...it's enough to make your head spin. I currently use what I call a minimal incision face lift that has incisions around the front, of the ear, around the ear lobes into the crease behind the ear for about 1 inch. No incisions... more
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Mini lift incisions can vary depending on what needs to be done during the procedure.

During the mini facelift, there are variables that can come up that the doc has to take into account such as if there is too much loose skin or the amt of puckering depending on the angle that the skin needs to be pulled, etc... Scars fade with time so be patient and enjoy the lift results. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD
David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Mini-lift

This sounds more like a standard facelift incision. It may be more skin required removal to achieve better results. This is something to discuss with your surgeon.
Michael Hueneke, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon

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