This doctor has done surgery on my before with fantastic results, but I've already put $1000 down and go for my pre-op Friday. When I had a second consult with him, he said he does the scar pre-tragal. Also, having a neck lift and he will be using incision behind the ear area. It seems most doctors do the inch long incision under the chin. I'm so nervous and want good and long lasting results and minimal scarring. I'm a 48 year old female, non-smoker, btw.
Answer: I also do not like the retrotragal incision. The retrotragal incision is staid to be hidden. However, this this approach distorts the tragus. There is nothing inconspicuous about this approach. If he does not perform an incision under the chin, then he does not plan on performing a midline platysmaplasty. Many surgeons do not. However, this extra work is extremely important. In fact in many patients their sole facial procedure may just be neck liposuction with a midline plastysmaplasty. Please listen to your intuition. No not worry about the surgeon's feelings. He is a big boy and will get over it. Decided if it makes sense to see another surgeon in the group or to seek care with another office.
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Answer: I also do not like the retrotragal incision. The retrotragal incision is staid to be hidden. However, this this approach distorts the tragus. There is nothing inconspicuous about this approach. If he does not perform an incision under the chin, then he does not plan on performing a midline platysmaplasty. Many surgeons do not. However, this extra work is extremely important. In fact in many patients their sole facial procedure may just be neck liposuction with a midline plastysmaplasty. Please listen to your intuition. No not worry about the surgeon's feelings. He is a big boy and will get over it. Decided if it makes sense to see another surgeon in the group or to seek care with another office.
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January 20, 2022
Answer: Facelift Thank you for the question. It seems that you have a good relationship with this surgeon. Removing skin with incision behind the ear is considered the standard approach for neck lift, and if he is recommending it you most likely need it. Also, switching from pre- to retro-tragal incision is very simple, if this is what you prefer. You should discuss these concerns with your surgeon. I hope this helps. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Double board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Houston. TX.
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January 20, 2022
Answer: Facelift Thank you for the question. It seems that you have a good relationship with this surgeon. Removing skin with incision behind the ear is considered the standard approach for neck lift, and if he is recommending it you most likely need it. Also, switching from pre- to retro-tragal incision is very simple, if this is what you prefer. You should discuss these concerns with your surgeon. I hope this helps. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Double board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Houston. TX.
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January 18, 2022
Answer: It's ok to put things on hold to do research It's your face and it's completely ok to stop and research more. You can ask for a post tragal incision if needed. Almost all doctors go behind the ears. With a traditional SMAS lift, it's often necessary to do a platysmaplasty via a sub mental incision. However, with a deep plane lift which I feel is a superior lift, often a sub mental incision is not needed. It's best to do more research if you feel uneasy.
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January 18, 2022
Answer: It's ok to put things on hold to do research It's your face and it's completely ok to stop and research more. You can ask for a post tragal incision if needed. Almost all doctors go behind the ears. With a traditional SMAS lift, it's often necessary to do a platysmaplasty via a sub mental incision. However, with a deep plane lift which I feel is a superior lift, often a sub mental incision is not needed. It's best to do more research if you feel uneasy.
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January 18, 2022
Answer: Facelift I do pretty gal incisions in my facelifts as well. Retrotragal incisions cause the ear to look weird. If that's the big hang up just tell the doctor you want the retrotragal incision. As far as behind the ear incisions. You need to have them to remove the loose skin if the neck. That's not what the chin incision is there for. Consider seeing your surgeon again and give him the chance to explain these things.
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January 18, 2022
Answer: Facelift I do pretty gal incisions in my facelifts as well. Retrotragal incisions cause the ear to look weird. If that's the big hang up just tell the doctor you want the retrotragal incision. As far as behind the ear incisions. You need to have them to remove the loose skin if the neck. That's not what the chin incision is there for. Consider seeing your surgeon again and give him the chance to explain these things.
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Answer: Switching Surgeons Good Morning,
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