How would one know if the doctor did a deep plane or light smas lifting ? They could say, a deep plane and not be. . How long should the cheek and side of face look lifted, before slowly falling down again ? What should one do in the case it's almost as before, 2 years later ? Thank you.
Answer: Deep-plane Facelift Hi there! Great question. A deep-plane facelift involves more work and often takes longer than other short-SMAS and limited-incision facelifts. The deep-plane moves the deeper layers into a new position with many sutures. The skin is then re-draped accordingly to create a youthful appearance. One would hope that the surgeon is performing the procedure he or she is claiming to. Without actually being there, it may be hard to entirely know. Though, there are telltale signs like the improvement seen at the jowls and longevity (10+ years) with a deep-plane that can't be achieved other routes. If the results only lasted 2 years, chances are you didn't have a deep-plane approach. Hope that helps!
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Answer: Deep-plane Facelift Hi there! Great question. A deep-plane facelift involves more work and often takes longer than other short-SMAS and limited-incision facelifts. The deep-plane moves the deeper layers into a new position with many sutures. The skin is then re-draped accordingly to create a youthful appearance. One would hope that the surgeon is performing the procedure he or she is claiming to. Without actually being there, it may be hard to entirely know. Though, there are telltale signs like the improvement seen at the jowls and longevity (10+ years) with a deep-plane that can't be achieved other routes. If the results only lasted 2 years, chances are you didn't have a deep-plane approach. Hope that helps!
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Answer: How would I know if my doctor performed a deep plane or SMAS facelift? How long should I expect my results to last? Thank you for your question. You can ask the office for the operative note. Every time that a surgeon does an operation they are supposed to dictate an operative note. The note describes what transpired during the procedure. In Nevada, the office has to keep records for 5 years. I would also ask the surgeon. They should be able to describe what they did as well. Tissue will descend over time. The tissue left is not better than the tissue removed. Each individual is different, so I would visit your surgeon and tell them your thoughts.
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Answer: How would I know if my doctor performed a deep plane or SMAS facelift? How long should I expect my results to last? Thank you for your question. You can ask the office for the operative note. Every time that a surgeon does an operation they are supposed to dictate an operative note. The note describes what transpired during the procedure. In Nevada, the office has to keep records for 5 years. I would also ask the surgeon. They should be able to describe what they did as well. Tissue will descend over time. The tissue left is not better than the tissue removed. Each individual is different, so I would visit your surgeon and tell them your thoughts.
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February 17, 2024
Answer: Facelift Deep plane facelift means different things to different surgeons. If you are happy with your results that’s really all that matters
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February 17, 2024
Answer: Facelift Deep plane facelift means different things to different surgeons. If you are happy with your results that’s really all that matters
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May 9, 2023
Answer: What type of facelift was done. The easiest way for you to check would be to ask the doctor for his operative notes and the operative record. In the operative notes, the doctor should’ve dictated what was done. If it was a light SMAS lift, the operative time would be relatively short, perhaps 2-3 hours. If it was a deep plane facelift, the operative time would’ve been longer because the dissection takes longer. Check both of those and you should be able to get a reasonable idea about what was performed. The longevity of the result of anyone’s face lift depends upon many factors including skin quality, sun exposure, weight gain or loss and several other factors. Without knowing these I can’t give an educated response about how long your individual facelift should’ve lasted. Best wishes.
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May 9, 2023
Answer: What type of facelift was done. The easiest way for you to check would be to ask the doctor for his operative notes and the operative record. In the operative notes, the doctor should’ve dictated what was done. If it was a light SMAS lift, the operative time would be relatively short, perhaps 2-3 hours. If it was a deep plane facelift, the operative time would’ve been longer because the dissection takes longer. Check both of those and you should be able to get a reasonable idea about what was performed. The longevity of the result of anyone’s face lift depends upon many factors including skin quality, sun exposure, weight gain or loss and several other factors. Without knowing these I can’t give an educated response about how long your individual facelift should’ve lasted. Best wishes.
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May 3, 2023
Answer: Surgery I would suggest going back to your surgeon and asking these questions. Photos can be taken to compare what you have now and your preop photos. You can also ask for a copy of the operative report which will show what was done. Do remember, surgery does not stop the aging process. Tight skin and tissue will gradually loosen over time.
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May 3, 2023
Answer: Surgery I would suggest going back to your surgeon and asking these questions. Photos can be taken to compare what you have now and your preop photos. You can also ask for a copy of the operative report which will show what was done. Do remember, surgery does not stop the aging process. Tight skin and tissue will gradually loosen over time.
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