Lower Face Lift Dropped?

I've just found out my lower face lift has dropped and muscles that were sewn up, fallen. I'm so depressed about it as I had nerve damage for 12 months and am only getting the full use if my face back! The opp was 1.5 years ago and I'm being sent in for an ultrasound and then possible revision. Any advice? I'm petrified ill get more nerve damage!

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falling out nerve damage 18 months post-op

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Please be patient.

Nerve regeneration can be a very slow process. Oral Vitamin B6 often is of assistance. Please be patient and wait until your facial mimic function has returned completely before you consider any additional surgery. Facial expression exercises are often helpful. Next, get a copy of your operative report to determine exactly what type of Facelift was performed. This can make a significant difference in determining the best corrective surgical procedure. Best, Gary R... more

Nerve injury and revision facelift

If your nerve function is improving you would not want anything else putting strain on the nerve while it is healing. Give it more time to do so.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Lower Facelift Dropped after 1.5 years

It would be helpful to know which parts of your face did not move. Also, you need an exam to determine if full function has returned. If it has not but has improved, allow another 6 months before considering another surgery. If the facelift is falling, this may be due to inherent tissue laxity not technical failure. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Facelift

It is encouraging that your nerve function is coming back and hopefully you will get full function. Meanwhile while your nerve is recovering, ther should be no surgical intervention. Once completely recovered then consult a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon (American Board of Plastic Surgery). Share with us the qualifications of your surgeon