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... more
When can I have brow lift re-done?
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.
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10 answers to “When can I have brow lift re-done?”A: 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... more
A: 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... more
A: 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... more
A: 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.
A: 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... more
A: 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.
A: 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... more
A: 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... more
A: 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... more
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