I'm 44 and lost weight. I've been on a de consults but that last one raised a new point I'm not sure about. He said I need an extended face lift with an Extended subSMAS neck lift. I had my lower & upper eyes done in May. He said I would still need a lower eye skin pinch as the lift wood cause some extra skin. That made sense time but what caught me off guard was he said I also need a brow lift. I don't need one now but if not done skin the facelift it would cause bunching & an unnatural look.
Answer: Brow lift with facelift. This is a question I get with my own patients all the time. In my opinion a brow lift is very complimentary with a facelift and I routinely do them at the same time. I agree with what your surgeon is saying. When doing an extended deep plane facelift you can lift the tissue in a more vertical direction around the midface and cheeks. This provides a better result in my opinion, but can cause some bunching in the lateral brow area if a brow lift is not done at the same time. Hope that helps.Best,Matthew Tamplen MD
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Answer: Brow lift with facelift. This is a question I get with my own patients all the time. In my opinion a brow lift is very complimentary with a facelift and I routinely do them at the same time. I agree with what your surgeon is saying. When doing an extended deep plane facelift you can lift the tissue in a more vertical direction around the midface and cheeks. This provides a better result in my opinion, but can cause some bunching in the lateral brow area if a brow lift is not done at the same time. Hope that helps.Best,Matthew Tamplen MD
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November 25, 2024
Answer: Facelift Hard to know without photos. In general the facelift will tighten the upper and lower face and neck. The brows are usually treated separately and most patients avoid this and do botox instead.
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November 25, 2024
Answer: Facelift Hard to know without photos. In general the facelift will tighten the upper and lower face and neck. The brows are usually treated separately and most patients avoid this and do botox instead.
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November 25, 2024
Answer: Think of it more as a "brow reset" rather than a brow lift When performing a facelift/necklift you will oftentimes create an unnatural bunching of skin around the temple or lateral brow, especially in someone who has lost significant weight. Think of it like smoothing the sheets on your bed. The brow lift is used to get the last few creases out after you've smoothed out the lower face and neck. I often describe this as a "brow reset" to my patients rather than a true "brow lift." In regards to the subSMAS or deep plane technique. That is my preferred technique and in my opinion delivers the most natural looking results.
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November 25, 2024
Answer: Think of it more as a "brow reset" rather than a brow lift When performing a facelift/necklift you will oftentimes create an unnatural bunching of skin around the temple or lateral brow, especially in someone who has lost significant weight. Think of it like smoothing the sheets on your bed. The brow lift is used to get the last few creases out after you've smoothed out the lower face and neck. I often describe this as a "brow reset" to my patients rather than a true "brow lift." In regards to the subSMAS or deep plane technique. That is my preferred technique and in my opinion delivers the most natural looking results.
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November 20, 2024
Answer: Browlift with facelift... If your brow is not droopy then you don't need a browlift at the same time. Ideally you should see a few different facial specialists for consultation and then you can get a good idea of what is best for you.
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November 20, 2024
Answer: Browlift with facelift... If your brow is not droopy then you don't need a browlift at the same time. Ideally you should see a few different facial specialists for consultation and then you can get a good idea of what is best for you.
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November 14, 2024
Answer: Totally depends on your anatomy Based on the details you’ve shared, it sounds like your surgeon is being thorough in addressing the potential impact of a facelift on other areas of your face, specifically the lower eyelids and brow. For the lower eyelid skin pinch your surgeon likely wants to ensure that the facelift doesn't inadvertently create excess skin in the lower eyelid area, which sometimes happens when lifting adjacent facial areas. A lower eyelid skin pinch can address any mild redundancy, which should be a straightforward addition if needed. For the brow lift- the need for a brow lift may seem surprising, especially if your brows don’t currently sag. However, your surgeon’s point about "bunching" refers to how a facelift can sometimes create tension that inadvertently shifts tissue upwards, affecting the brow position. A brow lift, in this context, wouldn’t aim to raise your brows dramatically but rather to maintain a harmonious, natural look with the lifted mid and lower face. Ultimately, the brow lift isn’t always a necessity but is sometimes recommended for optimal balance with a facelift. The key is to maintain a natural look, and each surgeon may have different approaches to achieving that harmony across your facial features.
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November 14, 2024
Answer: Totally depends on your anatomy Based on the details you’ve shared, it sounds like your surgeon is being thorough in addressing the potential impact of a facelift on other areas of your face, specifically the lower eyelids and brow. For the lower eyelid skin pinch your surgeon likely wants to ensure that the facelift doesn't inadvertently create excess skin in the lower eyelid area, which sometimes happens when lifting adjacent facial areas. A lower eyelid skin pinch can address any mild redundancy, which should be a straightforward addition if needed. For the brow lift- the need for a brow lift may seem surprising, especially if your brows don’t currently sag. However, your surgeon’s point about "bunching" refers to how a facelift can sometimes create tension that inadvertently shifts tissue upwards, affecting the brow position. A brow lift, in this context, wouldn’t aim to raise your brows dramatically but rather to maintain a harmonious, natural look with the lifted mid and lower face. Ultimately, the brow lift isn’t always a necessity but is sometimes recommended for optimal balance with a facelift. The key is to maintain a natural look, and each surgeon may have different approaches to achieving that harmony across your facial features.
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