Use of staples for lifestyle lift?

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I just had a consult for a lifestyle facelift. The doctor showed me before and after pictures. One picture was of a woman 10 min after her procedure and she had staples on the side of her face near her hairline just above her ear. I thought it was very unusual to use staples in a cosmetic procedure and that close to the face/delicate tissues. Is this appropriate?

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Many surgeons use staples in their facelifts. There’s nothing wrong with it but to me it shows a lack of attention to detail

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It's probably best that you interview at least three different, experienced facelift surgeons, and study their before, and after facelift photo gallery. Especially look for the detectability of the incisions in the after photos.

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