Is There a Serious Risk of Cheek Bumpiness After a MACS Facelift?

   MACS facelift involves pursestring sutures, which elevate the deeper tissues.  The sutures can create lumps and bumps and are more noticeable in patients with thin skin.  Other techniques may be more appropriate.  Find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of facelifts each year.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

The Technique of MACS lift involves gathering up the SMAS layer with sutures in order to tighten it. This technique by necessity creates some lumpiness in the deep layer that can be seen through the skin. Patient with thick skin well see this less than those with thin skin. The Sutures can be dissolvable if the surgeon prefers so this usually resolves. Other techniques can cause less of this lumpiness so if you have thin skin discuss your concerns with your surgeon.