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Risk from Multiple Face Lift Revisions

asked 1 year ago by hannah3 in 4209
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 426 times
Tags: revision

2 years ago i had a macs facelift and canthopaxy. Neither worked. 16 months ago i had a revision on the macs lift and there is still no change. The jowl area is more prominent and the eyes are slightly droopy. I would like to know if it is risky to have a 3rd revision as a face lift, not a macs lift and would a lateral temple lift, lift the corner of the eyes a bit. Also one side of my face is caved in from the 1st op..would fat transfer fix this.. thank you

7 answers to Risk from Multiple Face Lift Revisions

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Multiple facelifts and risks.

You need to see an experienced facelift surgeon to tell you your options. You may need a forehead lift, but it is impossible to say what you need without photos.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Revisoin face lift

Without a formal exam , it is hard to say what you would need to have done to improve your appearance.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Revision facelift surgery is typically possible

Although we can not comment on your specific situation without at least photos, revision facelift surgery is typically possible a year after a failed MACS lift.
Kevin Ende, MD

Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Risk from Multiple Facelifts

Without pictures it is difficult to make specific recommendations. Consult with a surgeon experienced in the treatment of  facial aging. Sixteen months after your last surgery an accurate evaluation can be made and alternative treatments presented.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Risk from multiple face lift revisions

Firstly, without any photos of you it is impossible to give accurate guidance. Are you a realistic patient? Did you get a poor result? Are you being too demanding? Did you get enough opinions before have 2 surgeries within 4 months of each other? Are just a few concerns I have. It is best to optain MANY evaluations, at least 4, so you can determine a treatment protocol. Best of luck from MIAMI Dr. B
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Risks to multiple facelift revision

I would suspect that there is a mismatch between the analysis of your anatomy and the procedure performed to produce the change you desired. The procedure should serve the anatomical changes. You would first need a comprehensive analysis of the anatomical reasons why you look the way to do and then have a customized plan to get you as close to what will make you happy aas possible. The risk is less with the surgical risks, although they are present, but from the planning process. If you... more
Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Secondary facelift or repeat facelift

A good long lasting facelift should provide excellenrt aesthetic results for 8-12 years.  Secondary facelifts are performed and we are seeing these done more often as patients are staying healthier and living longer.  The major concerns regarding repeat facelifts are scars and their location, the hairline, thinning skin, and thinner SMAS (the fascia under the skin that actually provides the lift).  Fat grafting in combination with a facelift can provide wonderful results... more
Etai Funk, MD

Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

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