I am in my late 40s and am considering a deep plane facelift. I have a history of hemifacial microsomia (not noticeable to most people unless told/shown), partial right condyle and likely flattened discs on both sides. I do not have tmj pain issues as long as I avoid excessively chewing gum, jaw breakers etc. Would release of the ligaments, during a deep plane face lift, have any possible negative impact on my jaw/tmj? Thanks in advance for your response.
July 24, 2022
Answer: Deepplane facelift and TMJ I have never had anyone with TMJ pain after facelift surgery. Patients do complain of tightness that resolves. The ligaments you refer to are also not related or connected to the TMJ joint.
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July 24, 2022
Answer: Deepplane facelift and TMJ I have never had anyone with TMJ pain after facelift surgery. Patients do complain of tightness that resolves. The ligaments you refer to are also not related or connected to the TMJ joint.
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July 13, 2022
Answer: Deep plane lift and TMJ Hello from Washington DC,Great question! Quick anatomy review, the SMAS is the connective tissue/muscular sheet that is released during deep plane lifts. The layers of the face from superficial to deep go skin, superficial fat, SMAS, deep facial musculature/fat compartments, bone. The ligaments that are released include the following:- zygomaticocutaneous- parotidocutaneous- masseteric-cutaneous- cervicocutaneous- mandibulocutaneous (some do, some don't)All of these ligaments are released just under the SMAS or just under the skin. Therefore, the ligamentous release during a deep plane lift does not affect the underlying muscles or bone. You should not have a negative impact on your jaw or TMJ with a deep plane lower face/neck lift. I hope that helps!Jigar Sitapara, MDChevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgery
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July 13, 2022
Answer: Deep plane lift and TMJ Hello from Washington DC,Great question! Quick anatomy review, the SMAS is the connective tissue/muscular sheet that is released during deep plane lifts. The layers of the face from superficial to deep go skin, superficial fat, SMAS, deep facial musculature/fat compartments, bone. The ligaments that are released include the following:- zygomaticocutaneous- parotidocutaneous- masseteric-cutaneous- cervicocutaneous- mandibulocutaneous (some do, some don't)All of these ligaments are released just under the SMAS or just under the skin. Therefore, the ligamentous release during a deep plane lift does not affect the underlying muscles or bone. You should not have a negative impact on your jaw or TMJ with a deep plane lower face/neck lift. I hope that helps!Jigar Sitapara, MDChevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgery
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