How common is permanent nerve damage with SMAS/deep plane facelift?

March 16, 2017
Asked By:patterson1 in Dallas, TX

I'm planning on having a deep plane face lift and want to know how common/uncommon permanent nerve damage is with this procedure. I believe I have an excellent facial plastic surgeon, but reading about the biggest dangers of this surgery and feel I must ask the question. How do the surgeons know where that nerve is exactly so that they don't cut or injure that important nerve? Can they see it?

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