Is TMJ a Contraindication for SMAS Facelift?

July 14, 2010
Asked By:6041anon

I would like a face lift, mainly for jowls but I also to correct other problems. I have an old fracture to the zygomatic arch on one side resulting in some inflammation/small indentation. I have been evaluated for this by an oral surgeon recently who said it would be a major surgery now and inadvisable. Good functioning. I also have TMJ w/some occ. swelling and problems with the position of the discs, fairly well controlled through exercises I learned in physical therapy. Is this contraindicat?

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December 13, 2016

Answer: Facelift OK With TMJ

Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Facelift OK With TMJ

Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 1, 2012

Answer: TMJ Syndrome OK with Most Facelifts

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 1, 2012

Answer: TMJ Syndrome OK with Most Facelifts

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 7, 2012

Answer: TMJ is not a Contraindication for a SMAS facelift

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 7, 2012

Answer: TMJ is not a Contraindication for a SMAS facelift

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 27, 2011

Answer: TMJ disorder not a contra-indication to facelift surgery

Thomas A. Lamperti, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: TMJ disorder not a contra-indication to facelift surgery

Thomas A. Lamperti, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 7, 2011

Answer: TMJ and a facelift may be possible

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: TMJ and a facelift may be possible

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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