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Facelift Revision for Asymmetry?
I had a facelift 5 mos. ago. Surgeon did extra tightening toward mid-ear on Right side, to "lift mouth" more, but mouth is more downward on Right side + Right side doesn't feel "supported" upward as it does on the left. I'm afraid this is hard to describe -- it doesn't look like the Left side. Can this be revised after a year? (This is this surgeon's SECOND facelift on me, and then 2.5 months after 2nd surgery he "dismissed" me.)
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Lilacs
in Kansas City, MO, USA
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Facial Asymmetry, Facelift Revision
Many good comments to this post. Facial Asymmetry is very common. I ask my patients, "What percentage of people have asymmetry to their faces?" Most patients will answer 10-50%. The answer is 100%. What this means is that most people do not realize the facial asymmetries that we all have because it LOOKS NATURAL.
There is no way to know if an asymmetry existed before a procedure unless you review the before and after pictures. The vast...
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Facelift Revision for Asymmetry
It is very difficult to answer your question without seeing you in person and examining you. It is possible that your facial asymmetry would be improved with injections as opposed to another surgery
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Face Lift
I recommend you see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, and get another opinion. They can determine if you are a candidate for another procedure at this time, and when another procedure would be wise to perform.
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Yes, a revision facelift can correct the asymmetry
Yes. Revision facelifts have increased in incidence because of the exact issues you are dealing with. It is a major part of my practice unfortunately. Feel free to contact me if you would like a 2nd opinion.
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Revision facelifts
Asymmetry is common with facial procedures. First, review of your preop structure may point out that you had more unrecognized asymmetry than you originally noticed, and therefore such differences continue to show after surgery. These are difficult to overcome, and therefore more surgery may still not get you there. Two, you have now had two surgeries with resultant/persistent asymmetry as well. That means your surgeon has had two shots to restore/maintain symmetry...
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Facelift asymmetric with Right Side and mouth is downward
Facelift asymmetric with Right Side and mouth is downward. There are ways to lift just this side. It may be that you could use some other procedures to help you. Fat grafting being one. I would really need to see pictures of you to see if there is a significant difference and what to do with it. One thing to remember too is that everybody is asymmetric and that this is not something bad.
Thanks for reading, Dr Young
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Asymmetry after facelifting
Mild asymmetry after face lifting surgery is fairly common in the first few weeks to months after the procedure. Pronounced asymmetry is not. Although it is difficult to assess your situation without photos, it is possible that the vectors of pull on the deep layer of tissue on your face may have been misdirected or excessive skin was removed on the "more pulled" side. Unless this is very severe, it should equalize over time as the skin and underlying tissues...
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Facelift Revision for Asymmetry?
Revision can be done if the amount of improvement that can be achieved will make you happy. Communication with the surgeon is very important. I would write down your concerns and discuss these during your consultation.
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Revision for Asymmetry 5 Months after Facelift
Asymmetry is not necessrily a fault - you may have been asymmetrical all your life. Wait another 6-8 months before considering a revision. You can then decide if the potential improvement is worth the time and money.
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Limited times you can have Revision Face Lifts.
Without pictures, before and after, it's very difficult to picture what you are describing. This is a limited numbers of time that the SMAS layer can be dissected and lifted during any type of Face Lift and it might be a option for you to get a couple of second opinions on this particular issue before you proceed with a revision Face Lift. In any case, 0ne year, is the typical minimum limit of time between Face Lifts.
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