Can Your Sinuses Be Injured, Cut or Brused During a Face Lift?

The sinuses are not involved in any way in a facelift procedure. Experience and knowledge of anatomy prevent inadvertent injuries to the eyes during eyelid surgery. For the best and safest possible outcome, seek a facial surgery expert for your desired procedures. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSWeber Facial Plastic Surgery

As with all #cosmetic surgery, results will be rewarding if expectations are realistic. With any surgical #procedure and #revision, there are some risks of unhappy outcome or other complications which your surgeon should discuss with you during your consultation. Your procedure should always be performed by a #PlasticSurgeon who is board-certified and has a great deal of experience specializing in cosmetic #surgery. You will then greatly improve your chances of getting the result you desire, and, without the need for another revision surgery.

The sinuses are encased within the facial bony structures and are not at any risk during a facelift.  For lower eyelid surgery, most surgeons will use protective eye shields that are like heavy contact lenses, which effectively protect the eye. For upper eyelid surgery, the upper eyelid is closed, providing a protective covering for the eye.

It can often be frightening for a lay person to see what is involved in surgery and watching a facelift can be scary.  There is a risk of eye injury during eyelid surgery, but the surgery is done with the eyelids closed and sometimes with an eye shield to protect it. As far as the sinuses are concerned, the surgeon will be nowhere near the sinuses Ina facelift.

The sinuses are nowhere near the operative plane of the facelift. He properly executed facelift handles the tissues gently.

All of the work during a facelift is done on the level of the muscles and skin of the face and there should be no risk to the bone (including the sinuses).