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 only facelift procedure that comes significantly close to the paranasal sinuses is a dual access sub-periosteal midface lift performed through both the temporal fossa and the oral cavity.  Eye injury during eyelid surgery is prevented with the use of eye shields and careful technique.

Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS, FRCSC, FACS.