Cochlear Implants and Facelift Surgery?

Question

I have two cochlear implants and have noticed that the work of the surgeons I admired tend to have scars in the same area where my cochlear implant scars are located. Is a cochlear implant a contradiction to Facelift surgery, or stated another way how likely is disruption of my hearing from the surgery? Not in a rush now as most days I pass for 35 and am 48 but time continues to march on...

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

A facelift incision pattern can be altered to accomodate a cochlear implant.  The cochlear implant typically is placed in the mastoid area.  I prefer to avoid the implant altogether to avoid any possible disruption or infection but there is not a right or wrong answer here.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I personally have not done a facelift in a patient with a cochlear implant but the incisions can be tailored to accommodate the safety of the implant.

Paul Blair, MD · Answer

There is no contraindication to having a facelift if you have cochlear implants.  The facelift incisions can be modified to avoid the area if necessary.

Remus Repta, MD · Answer

Hello,

	Thank you for the question.  There are a variety of face lift incision patterns that will be able to work with your cochlear implants.  There are also non-face lift type rejuvenation procedures such as fat grafting and skin resurfacing that can also be helpful.

	All the best,

	Dr. Remus Repta

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Get is certainly acceptable undergo facelift after cochlear implants, however the incision may have to be modified to stay clear of the electrodes are present from the implant.

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