Would Necklift Surgery Compromise One Who Has a Cochlear Implant?

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I received a cochlear implant approx. 12 years earlier. I'm wondering if any surgeons would know if further surgery for neck or facelift would compromise the implant area?

Michael Constantin Gartner, DO · Answer

I have performed many facelifts with cochlear implants and it has never been a problem.  I would urge you to discuss it with your surgeon to make sure they are comfortable with it.

Sincerely,

Dr Gartner

Adam Schaffner, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, a facelift can be safely and successfully performed in a patient with a cochlear implant.  It is important that your plastic surgeon communicate with the otologist-neurotologist who placed the cochlear implant to ensure your incisions are made in such a manner as not to disturb the cochlear implant appartatus (receiver).  I say this to you as a physician who has completed training in both plastic surgey as well as otolaryngology.

Thomas A. Lamperti, MD · Answer

The standard location for your cochlear implant should not interfere with having a facelift or necklift.  To be sure I would discuss things with your plastic surgeon and neurotologist.

Kevin Sadati, DO · Answer

Dear patient from Nashville TN,

I have done several face and neck lift surgeries on patients with cochlear implants. As long as the incisions are below the cochlear receiver, it should be fine. Your Facelift surgeon and your Otologist should communicate and come up with the best solution for you. Good luck

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Facelift after cochlear implant is probably ok. The best thing to do is check with the surgeon who put in the implant to make sure.

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