Archive for the ‘ Facelift Complications ’ Category

What is a “Full Facelift”

Patients often ask “Do I need a full facelift”?  The term “full faceilft” is a myth of sorts and Dr. Niamtu discusses this and explains how old unnatural looking facelifts have evolved into modern safe and natural procedures. For more information on facelift or cosemetic surgery visit  www.lovethatface.com Joe Niamtu, III DMD Cosmetic Facial Surgery […]

The Ten Most Important Steps in Facelift Surgery

If you are considering having a facelift this may be the most important time you can spend to understand the critical steps required for safe, natural and long lasting facelift results. Many surgeons take short cuts and promote “miracle” procedures. There is a right and wrong way to perform face and neck lift surgery and […]

Facelift Myths, Facts & Discussion

Many patients are interested in face and neck lift surgery but are confused by the reams of misinformation and myths online and elsewhere.  Dr. Niamtu dispels some of these common myths and misinformation and discusses contemporary facelift surgery. For more information about Dr. Joe Niamtu, III or cosmetic facial surgery visit www.lovethatface.com

Facelift Incisions & Scars: Watch this Video if you are considering having a Facelift

Dr. Joe Niamtu discusses the good, bad and ugly about facelift incisions and scars.  This is one of the most important parts of facelift surgery because a good lift with bad scars in no longer a good lift.  Interested patients can learn what to look for and avoid in a facelift surgeon. For more information […]

Dealing with the Submandibular Gland in Facelift Surgery

This post is intended for surgeons or facelift patients that have large submandibular glands.  In these patients, a facelift rejuvenates the face and neck, but the hypertrophied or ptotic glands can cause a bulge if not reduced.  This video discusses and demonstrates partial submandibular gland excision in facelift surgery.  This video show actual surgery and […]

Repairing a “Pixie Ear Deformity”

This post is aimed at surgeons and cosmetic surgery patients. A Pixke Ear deformity is a complication of facelift surgery and a dead give away that someone had a bad facelift.  Although this is generally caused by improper surgery technique, it can occasionally occur from wound contraction.  This deformity is most often seen from novice […]