Will Behind the Ear Hearing Aids Make a Difference for Mini Face Lift?

asked 4 months ago by Louise9047
Latest answer by Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
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I am considering a mini face lift. I am a 70 year old female with very Little sagging for my age but I would like to keep up my appearance. I wear behind the ear hearing aids. Will the incisions interfere with the comfort and/or fit of my hearing aids?

9 answers to Will Behind the Ear Hearing Aids Make a Difference for Mini Face Lift?

Hearing aids and incisions

I have a little bit different view than my previous colleagues. I feel that the in ear component may have relevance for a Mini lift. Typically, I place my incision behind that little bump in front of the ear canal called the tragus. If your surgeon placed the incision in this locaqtion it will slightly change the shape of the location where you hearing assist device resides. Even small variations of you ear canal can cause an improper fit or pain. Neither of those options are... more

Charles Virden, MD
Reno Plastic Surgeon

Will Behind the Ear Hearing Aids Make a Difference for Mini Face Lift?

Typically not. The hearing aids may place a bit of pressure on the fresh Face Lift Incisions but these have been well tolerated in our patients getting the Celebrity Lift, which our version of a minimal incision Face Lift. Be sure that the surgeon, you select, understands and follows the proper aesthetics of facial beauty for the creation of a naturally, more attractive face.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hearing Aids and Facelift Scars

Hearing aids are common and should not be problematic with a Mini-Face Lift. What is important that your surgeon examine you with the hearing aids in place to determine if the incisions should be modified or not. For example an incision can be made at the edge of the tragus (the "bump of cartilage in front of your ear) or in front of it instead of behind it.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hearing aids and mini facelift

Typically, the mini facelift should not affect the fit and comfort of your hearing aids. That said, Dr. Virden makes a good point about one specific type of hearing aid. If you specifically wear that type of aid, your incision could be modified, with still an excellent result, so as to not interfere with the aid. Given the excellent advice you received on this forum, I recommend you ask your surgeon about this.

Lawrence Kass, MD
Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon

Mini lift and hearing aid

Typically the mini lift incision does not extend behind the ears, so I think this will work well for you. You should have a detailed discussion with your plastic surgeon about this. Before surgery he or she can mark you with the hearing aids in place to be sure that no interference will be created by the scars.

Bruce Genter, MD
Abington Plastic Surgeon

www.drgenter.com

Mini Facelift and Hearing Aids

There are enough variations in the placement of the incisions around the ears when doing a mini facelift that your surgeon can avoid irritation secondary to you hearing aids. Make sure he examines you with the aids in place before the surgery.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hearing aids and a facelift

I think the hearing aids present no problem with the surgery and I routinely have my patients place their hearing aids back on in the recovery room.

Julio Garcia, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Will mini lift affect my haring aid?

Most mini lift procedures are designed to not have an incision behind the ear so most likely this will not be an issue for you. Your surgeon should explain where and why incisions will be placed. Good luck!

Michael L. Schwartz, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Mni-Face Lift And Hearg Aids

A Mini- Facelift Is intended for use in people with minimal skin laxity and sagging. The removal of small amounts of sagging skin does not require extending the incision behind the ears and as such should not interfere with hearing aids.