Is there a way to confirm I actually recieved a deep plane facelift?

Determining whether a deep plane facelift was performed can be challenging, as this type of facelift involves repositioning the deeper layers of facial tissue beneath the skin, which may not be easily distinguishable on standard imaging.While MRI could theoretically show changes in the deeper tissue layers (such as repositioning of the SMAS layer or deeper facial muscles), it may be difficult to distinguish between surgical changes and natural anatomy without a pre-surgery comparison.
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Dr Erman Ak

Although I am curious as to why the question is being asked, the brief answer to your question is 'No". A CT scan or MRI would be helpful to determine abnormal fluid collections and/or masses, but wouldn't be able to give the type of information you are asking about. The answer should be in the result.

Hello, hope you're well. Thank you for posting your questions here. The short answer is no. There is no imaging or procedure that can be done to provide you with the answer that you're seeking. The operative note should provide a description of the procedure that was performed--there are key elements of a deep plane facelift that would be included in that report. Sometimes when I perform revision facelift surgery, I can tell what technique the prior surgeon used based, but not always.

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Dr. Tower