After much research I decided to go for a lower face/neck lift and you can see the results were brutal. I developed a massive hematoma within 3 hours of coming out of surgery so 4 hours later I was back in for another 2 1/2 hour surgery to stop the bleeding. The Dr. said it was all my fault because I was too anxious? Is there anything you can suggest besides a full redo as I don't know mentally if I can do it again, but if I do, do you have any suggestions for a competent Dr. in Western Canada.
November 10, 2019
Answer: Complications and results after face/neck surgery. I am sorry to hear about your bed experience with face/neck lift surgery. Unfortunately, hematoma happens in around 1% patients undergoing this surgery even in most experienced hands. To take patient to surgery immediately after hematoma is discovered, to control bleeding and prevent immediate life threatening and/or long term consequences, is standard of practice in case of such a complication. Your before and after photos do not show much of the difference and for that reason you will need a new face and neck lift. Face and neck lift is not a standard procedure which every board certified plastic surgeon can do with similar result and for that reason selection of an experienced board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in this type of surgery is recommended. It may be worth of doing good research and traveling in order to achieve predictable and stable result. Good luck.
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November 10, 2019
Answer: Complications and results after face/neck surgery. I am sorry to hear about your bed experience with face/neck lift surgery. Unfortunately, hematoma happens in around 1% patients undergoing this surgery even in most experienced hands. To take patient to surgery immediately after hematoma is discovered, to control bleeding and prevent immediate life threatening and/or long term consequences, is standard of practice in case of such a complication. Your before and after photos do not show much of the difference and for that reason you will need a new face and neck lift. Face and neck lift is not a standard procedure which every board certified plastic surgeon can do with similar result and for that reason selection of an experienced board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in this type of surgery is recommended. It may be worth of doing good research and traveling in order to achieve predictable and stable result. Good luck.
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November 11, 2019
Answer: What can I possibly do with this botched face/neck lift surgery? It does not appear that you've had any improvement in the neck whatsoever, therefore a Comprehensive lower face and neck lift will be required. In our practice, the goal of a lower face and neck lift is to tighten loose facial and neck skin, tighten loose facial and neck muscles, lift the jowls, and remove any fatty deposits in the neck, in addition to a platysma-plasty.
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November 11, 2019
Answer: What can I possibly do with this botched face/neck lift surgery? It does not appear that you've had any improvement in the neck whatsoever, therefore a Comprehensive lower face and neck lift will be required. In our practice, the goal of a lower face and neck lift is to tighten loose facial and neck skin, tighten loose facial and neck muscles, lift the jowls, and remove any fatty deposits in the neck, in addition to a platysma-plasty.
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