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Revision Surgery. Should You Got to Your Original Surgeon or Seek Another Surgeon?

asked 7 months ago by anonymous57 in San Francisco, CA
Latest answer by Julio Garcia, MD
Question viewed 186 times
Tags: 1 year post-op, choosing a surgeon, neck bands, revision

I had a SMAS facelift/ neck lift with platysma band plication and liposuction under my chin 15 months ago. As early as 6 months after surgery, my neck bands and saggy neck have returned, there are creases under my chin, pouches on the sides and jowels. My surgeon agrees that I need a revision. My concern is that I am having doubts about the surgeon's skillset. Starting with a new surgeon is financially unrealistic, as this surgery was expensive. I am so disappointed with the results.

9 answers to Revision Surgery. Should You Got to Your Original Surgeon or Seek Another Surgeon?

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Facelift revisions

You may want to seek the opinion of another plastic surgeon, but he/she will probably charge you full price for any further work. However, if you're okay going back to your original surgeon, he/she will most like waive many of the fees. see video
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Who to have perform revision facelift

The decision on whether or not to have your original surgeon revise your facelift depends a lot on whether you trust him or her. It doesn't sound like you necessarily have this trust currently. Determining what the surgeon plans on doing precisely may help. You may benefit from consulting with a few other surgeons in the area to see what their opinion is as well.
Thomas A Lamperti, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift revision surgeon.

All surgeons do occasional minor revisions of their work because of differences in healing, etc. including experienced surgeons like me. But I telly patients these should be little problems not major revisions. I would ask your surgeon exactly what he would do and then get a few consults from other surgeons. If your surgeon's plan is similar to their plan and you have confidence in him have him do the work--much less expensive. If not save up and have another surgeon revise it. Hope this... more
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Plastic surgery revisions - new surgeon or not?

This is a tough question and really depends on if you still have confidence in the surgeon. If not, I'd say not to have them revise you even if it would be less expensive than elsewhere. It would be better to save up and wait. Also, what is your surgeon's new plan? It is important that it isn't just re-doing what was already done. Of course, this isn't a consultation with me but I would certainly look at opening up the neck, tightening the muscles,... more
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Confidence in your surgeon

I think having the original surgeon do more surgery will likely be less expensive, but if you have lost confidence in him, then you might have to go elsewhere. It will cost more but you have confidence in your surgeon is very important.
Julio Garcia, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Face Lift

It is a shame that this has happened to you. A facelift should last at least 10 to 15 years. If it lasts less than that something is wrong. First make sure your plastic surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is not pretending to be a surgeon. If he or she is legitimate, express your unhappiness with the result. The surgeon should perform the procedure without charging a surgeon's fee although it is in his right to do so. Plastic Surgeons really want their... more
Jacob Freiman, MD

Miami Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Who should do my revision surgery?

It sounds like your surgeon is reasonable and willing to work with you. In cases where revision work is legitimately necessary most surgeons should be sensitive to the financial burden on their patient and provide them with a reasonable financial arrangement. Waving the surgeon fee is one strategy the many surgeons will consider. I would ask your surgeon what he has in mind for a revision and then get other opinions to see if they are in agreement. Ultimately, you need to decide whether... more
Todd C. Miller, MD

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Selection a Surgeon for Revision of Facelift

All experienced surgeons occasionally have to make minor revisions after facelift surgery. It sounds like your surgeon agrees that a revision is necessary and is willing to work with you. If you have doubts about him/her, you should get second opinions.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Revision Surgery. Should You Got to Your Original Surgeon or Seek Another Surgeon?

This situation, is never, easy for patients and the reality is that financially it will cost you more if you wind up going to another plastic and cosmetic surgeon for your Revision Face Lift. If you still have faith in your plastic and cosmetic surgeon, that would be your best bet. If not, then sadly you have no other choice but to get second opinions and perhaps go elsewhere for your Revision Face Lift.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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