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Bad Results from Face Lift by Facial Plastic Surgeon? (photo)
I had a partial face lift 9 months ago with many complications. My jaw line is uneven and droopy. I look worse than before the surgery. What should I do next? Not sure I could go thought another surgery with him. Should I ask for him to pay for someone else to fix my face?
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Bella D
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Facelift results should be critically evaluated with a proper set of photos
From the single view that you provided - your neck and jawline look pretty good. But the photo quality is bad, so who knows what I'm missing. Have your surgeon take a proper 5 view set of post op photos and compare them to your pre-op photos. Critically evaluate the results that you see and discuss them with your surgeon. Keep in mind that your surgeon wants you to be happy and pleased with your result.
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Unsatisfactory Facelift Results
Hello,
I am sorry you are not happy with the outcome of your facelift. As the others have said, it is difficult to assess the quality of your result with the single photo you provided. I think that the best thing to do is to sit down with your surgeon to assess the clinical photographs of your result. Three things should be established at this meeting: 1. Will a revision surgery improve your results 2. Do you want your surgeon to do the surgery. 3. Payment of the revision...
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Facelift Results-Talk to your surgeon
As the other experts surgeons have said, you need a better set ot photos to compare with your preoperative photos to determine if further surgery is warranted. The best person to discuss this with is your surgeon, who hopefully has your best interest in mind and ask questions if you are not happy with the result. If you are not satisfied with your surgeon's care, then you should consider getting another opinion with a full set of photos to compare your results.
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Revision surgery for facelift
Whenever I learn someone has had a "partial facelift" I wonder why the person did not get the whole facelift. You would not shop for a partial car you would shop for a whole car. I am a huge fan of minimally invasive surgery but if someone needs a facelift then they should get what works not a fad procedure that often disappoints. I agree with the other post that really we can not help you online given the information you have posted. Good Luck!
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Bad Results from Face Lift by Facial Plastic Surgeon? (photo)
I must see your preop photographs to compare- from what I see the jawline is not droopy or uneven
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Before and After Photos are Important
After 9 months, you basically are looking at the final result after your facelift.
I would suggest that you schedule an appointment with your surgeon to review your concerns and appreciate everything by viewing your before and after photographs. A second surgery is not always the best approach, even in situations of suboptimal results.
In addition, you may want to get a second opinion from an experienced facelift surgeon to see what else can be done to meet your goals.
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Facelift revision?
It is difficult to see in this limited photos what you are unhappy with. It is best to show pre and post-op photos.
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Facelift Surgery
It is very hard to see what is making you unhappy in this photo. I agree with others comments in asking you to look at your before and after photos with your surgeon and try to figure something out. Good doctors want happy patients and will usually bend over backwards to make that happen.
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Not happy with face liift
Your photo is not adequate to give you an intelligent advice. You need to discuss your issues with your PS and perhaps obtain a second opinion.
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Facelift Results
As other Surgeons have noted, the photo does not provide adequate information to render any judgment on your result. The best course of action would be to sit down with your operating surgeon and review the pre- and postop photos. Although the limited photo does not appear "droopy" at first glance, much depends on how you looked prior to surgery. I believe that Dr. Minniti's response is thoughtful and concise; the real issue is whether your expectations were or were not met with...
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Disappointing face lift
Thank you for your question about your face lift. I am sorry you are disappointed.
A partial face lift can be different things, so I'm not sure what was done.
You are thin with good bone structure. At times results can be subtle.
Your jaw line looks good. I see swelling at the sides of the mouth.
Review standard before/after photos with your facial plastic surgeon.
Come up with a plan to try to improve what you don't like.
No surgeon...
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Facelift results
The one postop photo you posted isn't of good quality and you haven't shown us any preop photos for comparison so it is impossible to judge. Frequently, patients think they haven't achieved anything---until they look at the preop photos, which are much worse than they remember. The mind does that. You should keep the dialogue open with your surgeon. It is not appropriate for you to ask him to pay for another surgery with someone else and our malpractice insurers advise against doing this...
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Unhappy with Facelift
I recommend discussing your surgery with your surgeon, and also compare your before pictures to your results. Afterwards,since you are unhappy with your surgery, you should seek another opinion from a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Be sure to take copies of your operative notes with you to your appointment.
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Bad Result from Facelift
Dear Bella, I would go in and see your surgeon and discuss your concerns and areas of unhappiness in detail and see how your surgeon responds. If you are unhappy with his answers then I would request a copy of your pre and post operative photographs as well as your operative report and seek a few second opinions. Then you will be well versed on your options and can go from there. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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Partial Facelift and Bad Results at 9 Months
I would post preop and postop pictures from at least front and lateral gaze in good lighting. That would allow for some evaluation of results. With regard to the result now, you should probably go to see another surgeon for an opinion. Find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who has performed hundreds or thousands of facelifts. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Bad Results from Face Lift by Facial Plastic Surgeon?
From the photo provided, it's difficult to see the jawline issues that concern you. Your best bet, IMHO, is to have a frank discussion with your Facelift Surgeon going over the before and after photos. Facelift, IMO, are not able by themselves to shape the face creating a naturally more fouthful and attractive face but must be coupled with some type of facial shaping technique. This typically means shaping the underlying fat layer and creating the proper aesthetically...
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Bad result facelift
You should first discuss your concerns with your surgeon. Get another opinion, maybe two, if your surgeon does not give you a satisfactory analysis and plan. Be sure to get copies of your operative reports and any pertinitent preoperative and postoperative photos before seeing someone else.
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Bad Results from Facelift? #facelift
I agree that without pre and post op photos that are much more clear to review, it is hard to evaluate your results. I would give your face a year to let all scars settle. I would revisit this with your surgeon to give them the chance to comment on what he or she feels is going on. If you feel that you can not get what you need from your surgeon it is never a bad idea to seek a second opinion. I can not consult you on how to handle the financial issues at hand that you ask about. Only you...
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Complications from facelift.
Complications from facelift need good before and after photos to be properly evaluated and to give an opinion. You should get a second opinion from an experienced facelift surgeon.
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A Second Opinion may be very helpful.
IT is very difficult to assessor situation based on the photograph that you provided. However, it is often very helpful to get a second opinion by a board-certified plastic surgeon. Your preoperative photographs, and the operative note will be very helpful.
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Bad Results from Face Lift by Facial Plastic Surgeon
It is difficult to fully evaluate your concerns with one photograph. Please discuss your concerns with your surgeon and if you are still unhappy then get a second opinion. Please bring all of your pertinent records such as photographs and OP note.
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Assessing results after facelift surgery
Assessing the results of any plastic surgical procedure is difficult when there is only a limited view of the postoperative photos and there are no corresponding preoperative photographs. That being said, if you are unhappy with the results, it would be important for you to first share your feelings with your surgeon and see if he concurs with your feelings. If he is not in acquiescence, then it may be prudent for you to, obtain a second opinion. I would recommend that when...
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Bad Results from Face Lift by Facial Plastic Surgeon?
Best to obtain IN PERSO opinions as to correct your issues. Over the internet very heard to advise specifically.
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