Deep plane/SMAS facelift. What is the difference in technique with incisions in front of vs behind the ears?

February 18, 2022
Asked By:kittygirl4156 in Columbus, Georgia

I am 65 years old, 5'6", 150 lbs., in good health. I have had no previous plastic surgeries. I have used tretinoin for about 5 years and my skin is in good condition I believe. I am wondering what is the difference in technique if the facelift is performed with the incisions in front of ears versus incisions in front and/or behind the ears. Is the skin and muscle being pulled up and cut away in both of these techniques? I hope this layman's question makes sense! Thank you.

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February 22, 2022

Answer: Good Question. Both Deep plane and SMAS-type facelifts will have incisions both in front and behind the ears.

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February 22, 2022

Answer: Good Question. Both Deep plane and SMAS-type facelifts will have incisions both in front and behind the ears.

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February 20, 2022

Answer: Deep plane/SMAS facelift. What is the difference in technique with incisions in front of vs behind the ears?

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February 20, 2022

Answer: Deep plane/SMAS facelift. What is the difference in technique with incisions in front of vs behind the ears?

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