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Facelift Incisions - Concerned About Raised Sideburns?

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citroen2cvMay 30, 2013

Hello Doctors, I do not want raised sideburns after my facelift. I understand a "double-S" incision along the hairline is performed by some doctors to avoid lifting the sideburns. But, scarring is very noticeable. What is the best procedure in your opinion? If sideburns must be raised, can a hair transplant be performed during the facelift procedure?

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Dr. Adam Bryce Weinfeld, MD
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Dr. Adam Bryce Weinfeld, MD
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Dr. Michael R. Macdonald, MD
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Dr. Michael R. Macdonald, MD
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Dr. Vivek Bansal, MD
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Dr. Vivek Bansal, MD
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Dr. Jonathan Pontell, MD, FACS
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Dr. Jonathan Pontell, MD, FACS
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Answered on Jul 4, 2013
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Dr. Boris M. Ackerman, MD
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Dr. Boris M. Ackerman, MD
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Dr. Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
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Dr. Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
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Dr. Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACS
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Dr. Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACS
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Answered on Jun 3, 2013
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Dr. Kenneth Bermudez, MD, FACS
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Dr. Kenneth Bermudez, MD, FACS
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Answered on Jun 3, 2013
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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
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Answered on Jun 2, 2013
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Dr. Steven L. Ringler, MD, FACS
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Dr. Steven L. Ringler, MD, FACS
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