Is it possible to do a neck/lower face lift by placing the incisions behind the ears only?

September 30, 2015
Asked By:nelly2018 in San Diego, CA

At 52, I am so ready for a lower face / neck lift to remove sagging jowls, but, like most patients, I absolutely fear the ugly scars. I work with A-list celebrities here in Los Angeles and although they have access to the best plastic surgeons in the world, I have yet to come across someone whose front-of-ear scars aren't a dead give-away, especially when the incision has been made inside the Tragus and it looks even weirder. So, is there really no technique that allows for behind-the-ear cutting only?

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Answer: Well-Done Facelift Doesn't Leave Visible Scars

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November 11, 2015

Answer: Yes - if your skin laxity is minimal

Mark Karolak, DO, FAOCOFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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November 11, 2015

Answer: Yes - if your skin laxity is minimal

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October 28, 2015

Answer: A Facelift Should Be Imperceptible

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Answer: A Facelift Should Be Imperceptible

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Answer: Facial scar can look good if facelift not too radical

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