Deep plane facelift after MyEllevate neck procedure - will this previous procedure cause any issues?

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Hello, I’m in my 60s. A few years ago, I had MyEllevate neck procedure. Is it okay to have a deep plane facelift after this procedure? Thank you

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

Yes, that procedure creates scar and may also have residual permanent suture burden. A knowledgeable experienced plastic surgeon will be able to properly counsel you on the additional risks related to performing this procedure in the setting of a previous procedure such as that neck minimally invasive suspension.

Lucian Ion, FRCS · Answer

Thank you for your enquiry. The MyElevate treatment is focused on neck contouring and, as such, has no direct implications for the facelift scar itself. Combining a facelift with a neck lift is relatively common, and if you wish to address neck contouring at the same time as the facelift, this is technically feasible.

The suture material used in MyElevate is relatively superficial; however, it would need to be removed at the time of surgery. This does add to the overall surgical time but does not, in itself, preclude proceeding with the combined procedure.

Anya Costeloe, DO · Answer

Hi! I often see this in my practice because I used to perform MyEllevate neck lifts and I do a lot of deep plane facelift surgery. It is completely fine to have a deep plane facelift after MyEllevate. The MyEllevate suture is permanent so I often see it during the deep plane facelift and I simply remove it. In my experience the scarring from MyEllevate is minimal and doesn’t interfere with the surgery. I hope this helps!

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

The answer is that your procedure will be more technically complicated due to deep tissue scarring related to your previous procedure.  My advice to patients seeking correction of their neck is to avoid costly, and poorly efficacious minimally invasive procedures that over promise and usually under deliver.

Keshav Magge, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for your question.  Since the Deep plane facelift goes under the deep layer (SMAS), the previous Myelevate shouldn't make any difference.  There may be some slight additional scar tissue, but because the majority of dissection is under the deep plane, it shouldn't affect the results. All the best,

Jeffrey Lisiecki, MD · Answer

Yes, it is possible to have a facelift/necklift after Myellavate.  Like any other threadlift, though, the sutures and scar tissue left behind can make the procedure a bit more challenging for the surgeon!

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

Even though there may be some scarring from your previous procedure, a highly experienced facelift surgeon will be able to accomplish the deep plane facelift without much difficulty. The long term result should be much better as well.

Gary DeCesare, MD · Answer

Any prior procedure/surgery results in scar tissue which makes future surgery more challenging and increases the risk of complications, though it is not a contraindication to a deep plane facelift.

Deep plane facelift after MyEllevate neck procedure - will this previous procedure cause any issues?

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