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When Can I Have Brow Lift Re-done?

asked 3 years ago by lp2u2 in Kirkland, WA U.S.A.
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
Question viewed 2,499 times
Tags: female, crepey skin, redo, revision

I had an endoscopic brow lift, upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty, and laser resurfacing. However, I am SO unhappy with the results, what the doctor didn't do, and his lack of expertise. It seems I still need another brow lift, and my eyelids are droopy and crepey. This doctor is willing to laser my upper lids and around my mouth, and I would only pay $500 for anesthesia. The problem is, I just don't trust him in doing a good job since the 4 procedures he's done are just NOT acceptable. Can I have another brow lift and get something done for my eyelids (possibly by another doctor)? If so, how soon after the initial procedures can I have them re-done?

I really NEED advice here. I know you cannot tell a person what to do, but I am beside myself in regard to this situation. I attached a photo of myself before I had any cosmetic surgery done. Trust me, I look worse now.

15 answers to When Can I Have Brow Lift Re-done?

Brow Lift Re-done

Sorry to hear about your negative experience. The photo is insufficient to base a solid recommendation. You should wait 6 - 12 months prior to having revision surgery. If you have lost confdence in your original surgeon, consult with 3 - 4 experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeons in your area. You should be able to understand your options and choose the best surgeon for your needs.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Make sure you get the right procedures

You can have another surgery, but make sure that you get the correct surgery. Your picture is not a good picture because you are smiling. From what I can tell, you do not need upper blepharoplasty. One of the hardest thing to correct is too high eye brow.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Allow Adequate Time Before Considering Revision

Sorry to hear you are not happy with your results. Wait a minimum of 6 months before considering a second procedure. It akes this time for enough swelling to go down to properly evaluate the results of your first procedure. Do get a second opinion from one or more plastic surgeons with a reputation for doing excellent browlift and eyelid surgery. Discuss your concerns and share the results of your second opinions with your surgeon. This will probably clarify for you whether... more

Paul C. Zwiebel, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

Wait a minimum of 6 months before considering re-operation

I would give things time to heal before proceeding with a revision, at least 6 months. This will allow the tissues to settle and the swelling to completely resolve, and then you can proceed with a revision surgery. The real question then is what you may need, either further treatments to the eyelids or the brows, and this is difficult to know without examining you. However, I will say that the choice of which procedure will work the best to give you the results you want is the critical... more

Shahram Salemy, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Take time to heal after Brow Lift

Great advice from other surgeons. Just another comment. Take your time to heal, and then get opinions from a few surgeons for revision surgery. Make sure your expectations are in line with what the surgeons suggest for revision surgery. Make them take the time to explain what and how it will be done. Make sure you are on the same page before proceeding with further treatments.

Tanuj Nakra, MD
Austin Oculoplastic Surgeon

Browlift or Blepharoplasty is always the question

Surgery of the aging upper eyes is always a challenge, as the brow position may create much of the redundant skin you see under the brow and hide the eyelid. From your pre-op pictures, the medial brow is below the level of the orbital rim and can be considered to have "dropped." Some of this occurs due to deflation of the eyelid & brow structures as well. We perform browlift through a blepharoplasty incision as well as via endoscopic and traditional techiques. You may... more

Richard Gentile, MD
Cleveland Facial Plastic Surgeon

Brow lift can be re-done generally after 6 months

I'm sorry to hear you've had a negative experience with your facial procedure. In general, I ask patients to wait a period of time for swelling to go down and scars to mature a little bit so you can have a complete assessment of the results. That time period is generally 6 months. When you have a consultation for revision, it would help the process if you bring a copy of your previous operative report and even pre-op photos, so that way all the information necessary to make a sound plan... more

David L. Kaufman, MD
Folsom Plastic Surgeon

I don't think you need a brow lift

Tp lp2u2, Hi! You have such a nice face. I would not go back to the same surgeon if you are so unhappy. From you picture, your eyebrows seem to be in good position, and I am not sure you needed a brow lift in the first place. That's why you need someone with experience to tell you what procedure will make you look fresher. And then of course, it has to be done right. See another board certified plastic surgeon, and wait a while defore having more surgery.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Brow Lift

I believe that the brow has a very specific location and having a laser surgery or any other procedure that will not located the brow in the desire position us not an option

Alejandro J. Quiroz, M.D.
Mexico Plastic Surgeon

Revision of brow lift surgery

Brow lifts are extremely popular and effective surgery to reposition the brow and smooth the forehead. If you have had an endoscopic brow lift and are interested in additional smoothing, work with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can present all of your options to you. You may be able to avoid surgery by using Botox in strategic places to your forehead. If you have deep furrows, dermal fillers may also be possible to help erase them. If you are interested in any revision brow lift... more

B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Re-do browlift

A re-do brow lift is possible but a good exam is important. If you have lost faith in your doctor, I would go to someone else. Perhaps you requie an open browlift to accomplish what you want. Lasering the upper eyelids is probably not indicated at this point.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Wait a year before proceeding with another browlift

It is probably best to wait a year after an endoscopic browlift before proceeding with another browlift. Full healing should take place so that the eyebrows have healed in their permanent position before attempting any revisions. A coronal approach would probably be the better approach for this problem to give more adequate control of the current problems and address the forehead wrinkling and hairline tissues.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Endoscopic brow lifts don't last long

I am sorry for your unhappiness. Endoscopic browlifts are never as long-term and as durable as other forms of a browlift. My favorite type is to lift the lateral eyebrow with small incisions in the temples without elevating the hairline. But if you have excess skin or wrinkles in the central forehead, you have no choice but the regular browlift. As for redoing the procedures, 3- 6 months to allow for swelling to resolve should be enough. Good Luck!

Robert M. Freund, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

It is okay to have surgery re-done, just wait a few months

Ip2u2, It is okay to have surgery re-done, just wait a few months for the swelling to go away and the tissues to settle. If you rush into it, you may end up making things worse off than they are now. Please do not let the doctor laser your upper lids. Especially so soon after your initial surgery. Good luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Brow lift can be re-done after several months

Unfortunately, you photo doesn't enlarge, so it is hard to make a totally accurate diagnosis. That said, it looks like you still have brow ptosis (sagging), hooding of the eyelids. I would give it at least 9 months before I re-do the brow lift, and at least a year before I consider laser for a second time. Also, it would depend on the type of laser (CO2?) being used, and your presentation regarding healing. I can't advise you on your current doctor, but I can tell you that trust between... more