How does the surgeon know what the result will be if working on a patient laying down if marked when sitting up?

September 28, 2014
Asked By:imagingboomer in Louisville, KY

Surgeons mark the face, neck, etc. prior to surgery when patient is standing or sitting up, but when the patient is laying down how does the surgeon know what the result will be if working on a patient laying down if marked when sitting up? We all know when laying down our faces don't show as much aging (that downward hanging) as to when we are standing up. Is it a combination of experience and procedure? I hope I explained what I am trying to find out. Thank you very much,

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June 10, 2016

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December 6, 2014

Answer: This system of preoperative marking and the actual operation to achieve desired results as much to do with the surgeons training

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December 6, 2014

Answer: This system of preoperative marking and the actual operation to achieve desired results as much to do with the surgeons training

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October 23, 2014

Answer: Preoperative markings before facelift

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October 23, 2014

Answer: Preoperative markings before facelift

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March 3, 2015

Answer: Experience and training are key

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March 3, 2015

Answer: Experience and training are key

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September 30, 2014

Answer: Markings patient's laying down or sitting up

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William Portuese, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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September 30, 2014

Answer: Markings patient's laying down or sitting up

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