Hi question. When doing a vertical deep plane and the fascia is lifted can a little lipo be done small area (above lip buccol.fat ara) can that be lipo?? Also doing a fat transfer to the face can that sometimes fail and cause heaviness in the fat or earlier drippiness?? Thanks so kindly
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Answer: Deep plane facelift may be performed with liposuction
The extent of your facelift incisions is largely determined by the amount of rejuvenation you need. Those are less aging can tolerate shorter incisions, and still get a good result. Typically, someone in their 60s needs incision around the sideburns, in front of the ears, around the earlobes,...
Thank you for sharing your question and photos. The irregularity is either fat in the lower eyelid (very likely) or poorly positioned fat graft (less likely). A transconjunctival lower eyelid blepharoplasty would likely address this issue. I would not recommend steroid injection into this area...
You are definitely a good candidate for a deep plane facelift. The idea of a true vertical lift is primarily for the cheek area. All good facelift surgeons will lift your face and neck in a vector of pull that goes from the corner of your mouth to the top of your ear, so at about a 60 degree...
