What are the risks of current deep plane facelift tecnhiques and in what situations / faces do some doctors use this in place of smas? Is the risk of nerve injury a remote one or is it significant enough that this technique can never justify the risk?
Answer: What are the risks of current deep plane facelift techniques ? Every type of face surgery carry some risks. There is always a risk of injury to one of the branches of the facial nerve as there is with a SMAS implication facelift.
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Answer: What are the risks of current deep plane facelift techniques ? Every type of face surgery carry some risks. There is always a risk of injury to one of the branches of the facial nerve as there is with a SMAS implication facelift.
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June 22, 2016
Answer: As with any surgery there are risks As with any surgery there are risks. There is always a risk of injury to one of the branches of the facial nerve as there is with a SMAS implication facelift. As a very experienced facial plastic surgeon with almost 25 years of doing facelift surgery, I personally prefer the deep plane technique for patients who have heavy jowls and/or a heavy neck. The surgery takes a little longer and is technically more demanding but I believe I am able to achieve better long term results and a better lift. I hope this answers your question and as always you should seek consultation with someone who specializes in facial rejuvenation surgery and is experienced.
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June 22, 2016
Answer: As with any surgery there are risks As with any surgery there are risks. There is always a risk of injury to one of the branches of the facial nerve as there is with a SMAS implication facelift. As a very experienced facial plastic surgeon with almost 25 years of doing facelift surgery, I personally prefer the deep plane technique for patients who have heavy jowls and/or a heavy neck. The surgery takes a little longer and is technically more demanding but I believe I am able to achieve better long term results and a better lift. I hope this answers your question and as always you should seek consultation with someone who specializes in facial rejuvenation surgery and is experienced.
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June 20, 2016
Answer: Deep plane The deep plane is the same as a SMAS facelift but the skin flap and the SMAS flaps are raised as one flap. So the plane of dissection is the same in both, only that in a typical SMAS flap lift the skin flap is elevated separately from the SMAS flap. As long as your surgeon is experienced with the anatomy, this should be safe. It is commonly indicated in smokers in order not to create a very thin skin flap that can have difficulty healing. Best wishes, Dr. T.
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June 20, 2016
Answer: Deep plane The deep plane is the same as a SMAS facelift but the skin flap and the SMAS flaps are raised as one flap. So the plane of dissection is the same in both, only that in a typical SMAS flap lift the skin flap is elevated separately from the SMAS flap. As long as your surgeon is experienced with the anatomy, this should be safe. It is commonly indicated in smokers in order not to create a very thin skin flap that can have difficulty healing. Best wishes, Dr. T.
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June 19, 2016
Answer: Fat grafting #microfatgrafting #facialcontouring #fattransfer #beauty Dear milliemills9Thank you for your question! The Deep plane face lift and the SMAS facelift both have more risk of nerve injury than a SMAS plication. That being said- it is a good technique - and as with all procedures and aesthetics, there is variation in results with surgeons.With Warm RegardsTrevor M Born MD
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June 19, 2016
Answer: Fat grafting #microfatgrafting #facialcontouring #fattransfer #beauty Dear milliemills9Thank you for your question! The Deep plane face lift and the SMAS facelift both have more risk of nerve injury than a SMAS plication. That being said- it is a good technique - and as with all procedures and aesthetics, there is variation in results with surgeons.With Warm RegardsTrevor M Born MD
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June 19, 2016
Answer: Deep plane facelift The deep plane technique is an effective method of repositioning the soft tissues of the face. It is particularly useful at improving the midface region in addition to the lower face and neck. It is considered a more invasive or aggressive approach due to the deeper layer of dissection, however, in experienced hands the risks are no greater than other methods, and often the results are more natural and longer lasting.
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June 19, 2016
Answer: Deep plane facelift The deep plane technique is an effective method of repositioning the soft tissues of the face. It is particularly useful at improving the midface region in addition to the lower face and neck. It is considered a more invasive or aggressive approach due to the deeper layer of dissection, however, in experienced hands the risks are no greater than other methods, and often the results are more natural and longer lasting.
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