Are Staples Apropriate for Mid- Face Lift? (photo)

August 14, 2012
Asked By:New Adventurer in California, MD

I just had an Endotine midface lift with lifting the corner of the eyes only by vertical excision of skin above the years just behind the hairline.I was told by the surgeon that the incisions would be about 1-2 inch on each side just above the years , inside the hair – basically invisible, but when I removed the bandages, I was surprised there where about 5 inch long at the hair line on each side and stapled with metal, not sutures.Are staples appropriate to be used in this case?

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October 14, 2015

Answer: Skin Staples/Clips - Good Choice Within Hairline for Facelift, Brow Lift, Temple Lift, etc

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October 14, 2015

Answer: Skin Staples/Clips - Good Choice Within Hairline for Facelift, Brow Lift, Temple Lift, etc

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August 30, 2012

Answer: Staples are acceptable in the hairline but I don't use them.

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August 30, 2012

Answer: Staples are acceptable in the hairline but I don't use them.

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