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My SMAS Facelift and Revision Work Both Failed What Can I Do?

asked 9 months ago by anon2418 in scotland
Latest answer by Thomas A Lamperti, MD
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Tags: female, not working, options

Got a smas facelift it made no difference PS agreed revision by doing a one stitch lift on the smas layer he said that would take the jowls out but it still didnt work .hes now saying he wont operate again .what can i do ?he wont give me a refund he said my scars need correction work but hes now changed his mind and wont do anything about it .

3 answers to My SMAS Facelift and Revision Work Both Failed What Can I Do?

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Facelift revision options

It sounds like your best bet at this point is to seek a second opinion from a different plastic surgeon. The scars can be addressed in addition to your jowl area. You should chose your next surgeon carefully, and make sure they are very experienced with facial plastic surgery.
Thomas A Lamperti, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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What to do after a SMAS lift

In my opinion, it would be rare for a single stitch in the SMAS layer to be able to correct a deficiency after a full SMAS Facelift. It might need a repeat Facelift of some sort, whether SMAS elevation or imbrication. It appears that there are issues with the prior surgeon, so looking for someone that does revisions after a Facelift is your next step. I would also wait at least one year to allow the tissues to soften as much as they can before having another surgery.
Julio Garcia, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Failure of SMAS Facelift and Revision

I'm sorry that you're disappointed after your SMAS faceelift and subsequent revision. If your surgeon will not do an additional work, you have no choice but to get a second opinion from an experienced facial aesthetic physician. Best of luck!
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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