No Change After Mini-facelift (5mo Post)?

I'm a 45yo female, wanting to resolve jowling. A preferred surgeon advised against fillers suggesting a mini facelift would be best. I proceeded with the mini. Now at 5 mo. post-op, I shared sided by side before/after photos with my friends and none of them can tell the difference between the photos. Nothing has changed following my facelift although my surgeon says otherwise, she is "now" suggesting "fillers" around my jowl area! Any advice on how I should proceed?

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age 45-54 female 5 months post-op

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8 Doctor Answers | Asked by LTFlorida in Florida

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Difficult to comment without photos

Based on the information you have given, it sounds like you need to visit your Plastic Surgeon to discuss your surgery, and compare before and after photos. If you are still not happy, consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for a second opinion.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD

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Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Minifacelift - No Results at 5 Months

Jowling, depending upon the degree preop, may be more optimally improved with a greater degree of undermining and SMAS suspension. This is difficult to determine based upon your description. I make minimal scars but maximal undermining to create maximum skin removal and lift, while supporting the SMAS. Everyone will have a different technique. If you are dissatisfied, find the plastic surgeon who has the best credentials... more

Difficult to Comment Without Photos

It is difficult to comment on the effectiveness of a procedure without before and after photos. Your friends may not be the best people to discuss this matter with. There are complex psychological factors that can go into a friends opinion that may not be objective. I recommend you sit down with your surgeon and review your photos carefully. Best wishes.

Mini Facelift

From your age and your complain ("jowls" ) you were maybe a candidate for a "less invasive" facelift procedure. "Mini Facelift" is a lay term and can be a a small skin excision or a more extensive operation. We both do not know what was really done. But you do not have the result you wanted ! A skilled and experienced Plastic Surgeon adjusts the procedure to the patients age, problems and expectations. Without knowing how your procedure was done, how you looked before and now after... more

Mini face/neck lifts should make a dramatic difference or redoing the procedure is needed.

The new mini face/neck lift make such a dramatic and natural improvement that it is not possible not to see a big difference unless you need liposuction of the jowls or a redoing of the facelift. Be sure to get it done under local anesthesia and expect to pay roughly $6000 for the facelift or $2500 for the lipo. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

David Hansen, MD

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Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

No Results After Mini Facelift

It is difficult to assess the success of your procedure without pictures. Although, friends are very adept at evaluating your looks, they are sometimes not the best critics for evaluating before and after pics, for a number of personal/psychological reasons. I would suggest reviewing your results with your current surgeon, and if you do not receive satisfaction, then I suggest following up with a board certified surgeon who performs these procedures frequently with good... more

Mini-Facelift Results

After 5 months, you should be starting to see the real results of your mini-facelift. This procedure is great for some patients -- particularly those with mostly excess skin, a strong jawline, and minimal jowls. Without pictures and an exam in person, I can't comment on your particular situation. However, mini-facelift can be disappointing if your anatomy isn't appropriate for this technique.

No Change After Min-Facelift

Hi. If you are a good candidate for a mini-facelift, you should see a significant improvement after surgery. It would be helpful to see before and after photos of you, but the vast majority of patients that I treat with mini-facelifts are very happy.

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LTFlorida 21 Jan 2013

Thank you all. After meeting with my PS again, she agrees there's no difference with my jowls despite having a mini, she's now suggesting fillers. Although she insisted against fillers for a mini to begin with. Any suggestions on next steps? I want to avoid paying for another mini.

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