Dimples and deep plane neck lift - is there a risk that I will lose my dimples?

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Hi! I'm considering getting a deep plane neck lift and buccal fat removal to address lower face fullness I've had my whole lift. I'm only 34 and thin (BMI 21) but have always had a round face. I have dimples on both cheeks and am worried the procedure will impact that. I've read that during some of the lifts, they release ligaments and am worried my dimples would someone become untethered. Can this happen? I love my dimples!

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

This is an unlikely occurrence.  We create dimples for people frequently so would be able to watch for where the dimple is and avoid disrupting that area.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is very difficult to comment on this issue without in person evaluation or at least good series of photos. It is not likely that you will loose dimples after buccal fat removal and neck lift; in neck lift procedure no mayor facial ligaments (like mandibular and zygomatic ligament) are severed.  I hope this helps.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A deep plane neck lift involves removal of fat deposit above and below the platysma muscle in your neck in addition to a platysma plasty to significantly improve your jawline. That procedure will have no effect on your dimples.

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