Is It Unusual for an Original Surgeon to Do a Revision After a Poor Result?

My surgeon offered to correct,(without charge) a neck lift that I felt had a bad result. Do patients usually allow the same doctor to do revisions? This doctor is board certified, has an accredited surgical suite and a board certified anesthesiologist in his office with 25 years experience. He was recommended to me by 4 people, one of which had a neck lift with a fine outcome. I am comfortable in his office and love his staff.I dont know whether I was just unlucky or neck lifts are not his forte

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Very common for the original surgeon to do a revision surgery

It is very common for the original surgeon to do a revision surgery. Some people like this as they are often done for no additional charge, but others prefer to go to someone new. it is really up to your preference but if you feel comfortable with this surgeon and he is offering to correct the surgery for no charge that sounds like a good deal to me. Good luck!

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Follow your Instinct!

From what you describe I would have little hesitation to trust your neck in the hands of your surgeon again. He has the experience and provides the care you want. Discuss before your revision necklift thoroughly what kind of result you can expect and what limitations you should know about.

It is quite common that original surgeons do revisions and not other doctors

Most physicians care very much that you obtain a good result from a procedure they do. Most times, if less than optimal results occur, it is not a result of poor technique of the doctor but they would still want to help you get the result that both you and they would like to see. Some may charge a facility fee to cover the costs of the material used and nurses' time and some may not charge depending on the procedure. You could feel free to see a second opinon first and... more

Revision surgery

I had an asian professor who used to say "Even monkey fall from tree" By this he meant that no one surgeon has always good results. No one batter hits only home runs. Perhaps it will help you to see the surgeon's perspective. When I have a less than Ideal result I always offer to do the revision. In fact, if the patient goes elsewhere I consider that a failure on my part. I often revise other colleagues' work and I can tell you that the patients come... more

A surgeon willing to revise his own work, when appropriate, is showing integrity

While all surgeons, and all patients, want nothing more than the best results with every procedure, the uncertainties of each individual's tissues, circumstances, healing process, and, frankly, luck, can occasionally yield suboptimal results. You have identified several reasons to trust your original surgeon with the revision, and your surgeon has apparently agreed that the risks of revision are outweighed by the potential for improvement. While many surgeons might waive their fees... more

Revision Surgery

If you are not completely happy with your results but you are comfortable with your surgeon, it is likely best to have that surgeon do the revisions. First, economically, the surgeon is offering the revision for free. Second, that surgeon is the most familiar with your anatomy and the procedure perfromed during the original operation. Good Luck.

Neck lift revision by same surgeon......Absolutely

There can be many reasons for a suboptimal result. An excellent surgeon, if they are busy, will have complications, but these should be low. Always ask. What you have is probably not a true complication, but a result that is suboptimal. This occurs because of many factors. Every patient is an individual and each patient has differences in healing and tissue responses. Facelifts and neck lifts in particular are susceptible to differences in... more

Unusual for a Surgeon to Do Revisions? No.

Facial Plastic Surgery is a combination of art and science and a human endeavor. Even great Surgeons get suboptimal results and subsequently perform revisions. Do great Surgeons have high revision rates? No, but every Surgeon performs revisions (without exception). However, you mention several of the factors you should look for in a Surgeon: proof of good results with your friend, a good reputation, nice office, nice staff, and willingness to discuss your... more

Revision Facelift

Hi Toadsmom, It is not unusual for the original surgeon to perform revisions. In fact, I would say it is recommended to have the original surgeon perform the revision since he knows what exactly was performed in the first place. If you are happy with the staff and your overall experience with your surgeon’s practice, it makes sense to return to your original surgeon, especially since several of your friends have had good outcomes. Some patients just require more fine-tuning of... more

Revision Surgery by the same surgeon

Thank you for your question. It sounds like your surgeon has the proper credentials and you have confidence in him and like his staff so it would probably be a good idea to allow him to perform your revision surgery. EVERY surgery has the potential for potential risks and complications and we as surgeons do our best to achieve the patients goals but can never PROMISE perfection. Communicate clearly with your surgeon as to your concerns. Best Wishes!