I have had 8 consultations. 6 were face only doctors and 2 were general plastic surgeons. The doctor I reserved a facelift with 3 years ago sadly died during Covid. His high smas deep plane technique was 4 hours. Anything else was added on time. His results were literally transformational as my girlfriend went and she looks exactly like she did when she got married. Literally like a magician turned back the hands of time. The other docs tell me it only take 2 hours. How is this possible?
Answer: A Two Hour or A Four Hour Facelift? Diligent806036,
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Answer: Facelift surgery time That is a great question, and the answer is pretty simple. All surgeons are different in their process of performing a specific procedure. Some are very meticulous and take a long time (5-6 hours) and others are very efficient and work quickly and can get the same procedure done in less than 2 hours. I am a facial plastic surgeon who has performed close to 2,000 facelifts, mostly deep plane version, and my typical OR time is 2 hours and 15 minutes. A longer procedure does not mean a better result, but it does mean longer anesthesia time, more cost and slightly higher risk of a post-op complication. Lastly, you should choose whichever surgeon makes you the most comfortable!
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Answer: Facelift surgery time That is a great question, and the answer is pretty simple. All surgeons are different in their process of performing a specific procedure. Some are very meticulous and take a long time (5-6 hours) and others are very efficient and work quickly and can get the same procedure done in less than 2 hours. I am a facial plastic surgeon who has performed close to 2,000 facelifts, mostly deep plane version, and my typical OR time is 2 hours and 15 minutes. A longer procedure does not mean a better result, but it does mean longer anesthesia time, more cost and slightly higher risk of a post-op complication. Lastly, you should choose whichever surgeon makes you the most comfortable!
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June 10, 2024
Answer: Time to perform an extended deep plane facelift Hi, thanks for your question. I recommend focusing more on each surgeon's results rather than how long it takes to complete the procedure. However, two hours to perform an extended deep plane facelift seems unrealistic and I would question the quality of the work. Even if it is only the facelift, and the surgeon is not addressing your neck, that would leave less than an hour for each side after injecting local anesthesia. The deep plane is an area with many important anatomic structures, especially the facial nerve, and damaging the facial nerve can result in permanent facial paralysis. I recommend reviewing the surgeon's before and after photos and asking whether you could speak with any prior facelift patients about their experience.
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June 10, 2024
Answer: Time to perform an extended deep plane facelift Hi, thanks for your question. I recommend focusing more on each surgeon's results rather than how long it takes to complete the procedure. However, two hours to perform an extended deep plane facelift seems unrealistic and I would question the quality of the work. Even if it is only the facelift, and the surgeon is not addressing your neck, that would leave less than an hour for each side after injecting local anesthesia. The deep plane is an area with many important anatomic structures, especially the facial nerve, and damaging the facial nerve can result in permanent facial paralysis. I recommend reviewing the surgeon's before and after photos and asking whether you could speak with any prior facelift patients about their experience.
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March 4, 2024
Answer: Facelift I would not trust anyone who says they can do a proper extended deep plane facelift/necklift under 4 hours. This takes a significant amount of dissection, tissue mobilization, suturing, and intraoperative decision making. I would highly recommend seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in facelift surgery. This includes proper training such as a 6 year integrated plastic surgery residency training program followed by an aesthetic fellowship accredited by the Aesthetic Society. I would also extensively review before/after photos, Google reviews, and meet with the physician.
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March 4, 2024
Answer: Facelift I would not trust anyone who says they can do a proper extended deep plane facelift/necklift under 4 hours. This takes a significant amount of dissection, tissue mobilization, suturing, and intraoperative decision making. I would highly recommend seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in facelift surgery. This includes proper training such as a 6 year integrated plastic surgery residency training program followed by an aesthetic fellowship accredited by the Aesthetic Society. I would also extensively review before/after photos, Google reviews, and meet with the physician.
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July 11, 2023
Answer: Length of time for an extended deep plane facelift Thank you for your question. A deep plane facelift is possibly the most advanced and complex surgical procedure for achieving a significant facial rejuvenation. While every patient is different, typically this type of facelift performed by an experienced facial plastic surgeon can take around 2 to 4 hours to complete. However, factors such as the surgeon's particular technique, the extent of the procedure, and the type of anesthesia used (local or IV sedation) can affect the length of time. Additionally, the duration can be influenced by other procedures or treatments that may be performed in combination with the deep plane facelift. Best wishes on your self-care journey, Dr. Konstantin
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July 11, 2023
Answer: Length of time for an extended deep plane facelift Thank you for your question. A deep plane facelift is possibly the most advanced and complex surgical procedure for achieving a significant facial rejuvenation. While every patient is different, typically this type of facelift performed by an experienced facial plastic surgeon can take around 2 to 4 hours to complete. However, factors such as the surgeon's particular technique, the extent of the procedure, and the type of anesthesia used (local or IV sedation) can affect the length of time. Additionally, the duration can be influenced by other procedures or treatments that may be performed in combination with the deep plane facelift. Best wishes on your self-care journey, Dr. Konstantin
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