The incision is placed in the natural creases in front of the ear and inside the ear. It extends above the ear into the scalp and behind the ear on the hairline. You can choose. Most of the time this is an outpatient operation and a stay in the hospital is not needed. It is common to perform neck liposuction at the same time as a facelift.
All operations have some risk.
The risks of surgery are divided into two groups. First those that are seen in all operations and second those that are unique or special for this operation. In the first group, the main risks are swelling, bruising, bleeding, infection, a scar and numbness or change in feeling. The main problem which is special for this operation is damage to the facial or VIIth nerve. This nerve controls movement of the face.