Is it common to place sutures for a necklift (or lower facelift) in the back of the head, just behind the ears, but horizontally in the hairline? I was surprised that one of the popular facial plastic surgeons I visited for a consultation said this is the way he would do it. I could see better results when he pulled to show me how it would improve the neck, but can't find any info that any other doctors practice this method. Thanks.
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May 10, 2010
Answer: Facelift suturing can be done in the hairline or into the hair.
You should have clearance from your hematologist prior to undergoing elective cosmetic surgery. It is important not to get a hematoma or pooling of blood underneath the skin after the surgery.
There are a couple of options for fixing deep nasolabial folds. The first of which is to perform fascia grafts to either one or both nasolabial folds. These are usually done at the time of a facelift since the incisions are open behind the ear and harvesting gristle or fascia can be pe...
As you know, our faces and our extremities are powered by two sets of opposing muscles. In the extremities certain muscles FLEX the limbs while others EXTEND them. In the face, certain muscles are LEVATORS (LIFT) structures while other muscles pull them down (DEPRESSORS). The wonderful...
