My sideburns are closer to my ear. Do I need laser hair removal to create a new hairline? Was the incision in the wrong place?

Dear John_VintenThank you for your question!  The sideburns in male facelift are the most difficult to plan for and execute well- to make the surgery non-detectable. If you feel that they are not the correct shape - then laser hair removal is an option.With Warm RegardsTrevor M Born MD

In facelift surgery,  placement of the  incisions and therefore of the scars is  a trade-off between  the amount of correction required,  individual benefits and limitations of each alternative and patient preferences. Ideally, this should be covered prior to surgery but, in some instances, in surgery it becomes obvious that there is more skin laxity than anticipated.  By that stage the incision has already been established. When the incisions are placed in such a way that the  sideburn is not  displaced, there are potential problems with scar visibility. It would be best to discuss your concerns with your surgeon,   but laser hair removal can be a consideration.

Thank you for your question. Typically, with the male Facelift, this entails careful planning of the scars and if the placement of the scars are incorrect, this can pull on the area and pull your side-burn hair further back moving the hair to where it wouldn't particularly grow, not following your natural hairline.Laser hair treatment is definitely an option for you to get rid of the unwanted hairs. It would be a good idea for you to share your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Good luck!

Hello, Depending on the facial hair growth, facelift incisions for men can vary.  If you think that  they are not the correct shape then  you can have laser hair removal as an option. You can discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon, and follow up given instructions.

It takes special  techniques and unique incision placement to achieve a natural result in a male facelift.  This includes attention to the hairline, removing hair follicles in strategic sites, preserving some unique male features as well as attention to the thicker tissues in males.  In your particular case, laser hair removal could be helpful.  Discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon, or seek a facelift specialist with significant experience in male facelift for second opinion.  

Facelift incisions for men can vary, depending on the facial hair growth and the surgeon.  If there is some hair you would like removed after a facelift, it is possible that laser hair removal could help.  Electrolysis is another option that can give permanent hair removal.