I had a partial face lift 9 months ago with many complications. My jaw line is uneven and droopy. I look worse than before the surgery. What should I do next? Not sure I could go thought another surgery with him. Should I ask for him to pay for someone else to fix my face?
Answer: Revision surgery for facelift
Whenever I learn someone has had a "partial facelift" I wonder why the person did not get the whole facelift. You would not shop for a partial car you would shop for a whole car. I am a huge fan of minimally invasive surgery but if someone needs a facelift then they should get what works not a fad procedure that often disappoints. I agree with the other post that really we can not help you online given the information you have posted. Good Luck!
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Whenever I learn someone has had a "partial facelift" I wonder why the person did not get the whole facelift. You would not shop for a partial car you would shop for a whole car. I am a huge fan of minimally invasive surgery but if someone needs a facelift then they should get what works not a fad procedure that often disappoints. I agree with the other post that really we can not help you online given the information you have posted. Good Luck!
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Answer: Before and After Photos are Important
After 9 months, you basically are looking at the final result after your facelift.
I would suggest that you schedule an appointment with your surgeon to review your concerns and appreciate everything by viewing your before and after photographs. A second surgery is not always the best approach, even in situations of suboptimal results.
In addition, you may want to get a second opinion from an experienced facelift surgeon to see what else can be done to meet your goals.
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Answer: Before and After Photos are Important
After 9 months, you basically are looking at the final result after your facelift.
I would suggest that you schedule an appointment with your surgeon to review your concerns and appreciate everything by viewing your before and after photographs. A second surgery is not always the best approach, even in situations of suboptimal results.
In addition, you may want to get a second opinion from an experienced facelift surgeon to see what else can be done to meet your goals.
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February 25, 2013
Answer: Facelift Surgery
It is very hard to see what is making you unhappy in this photo. I agree with others comments in asking you to look at your before and after photos with your surgeon and try to figure something out. Good doctors want happy patients and will usually bend over backwards to make that happen.
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It is very hard to see what is making you unhappy in this photo. I agree with others comments in asking you to look at your before and after photos with your surgeon and try to figure something out. Good doctors want happy patients and will usually bend over backwards to make that happen.
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April 9, 2016
Answer: Facelift Results
As other Surgeons have noted, the photo does not provide adequate information to render any judgment on your result. The best course of action would be to sit down with your operating surgeon and review the pre- and postop photos. Although the limited photo does not appear "droopy" at first glance, much depends on how you looked prior to surgery. I believe that Dr. Minniti's response is thoughtful and concise; the real issue is whether your expectations were or were not met with primary surgery and whether revision surgery will be beneficial.
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Answer: Facelift Results
As other Surgeons have noted, the photo does not provide adequate information to render any judgment on your result. The best course of action would be to sit down with your operating surgeon and review the pre- and postop photos. Although the limited photo does not appear "droopy" at first glance, much depends on how you looked prior to surgery. I believe that Dr. Minniti's response is thoughtful and concise; the real issue is whether your expectations were or were not met with primary surgery and whether revision surgery will be beneficial.
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February 20, 2013
Answer: Facelift results The one postop photo you posted isn't of good quality and you haven't shown us any preop photos for comparison so it is impossible to judge. Frequently, patients think they haven't achieved anything---until they look at the preop photos, which are much worse than they remember. The mind does that. You should keep the dialogue open with your surgeon. It is not appropriate for you to ask him to pay for another surgery with someone else and our malpractice insurers advise against doing this as it does not bar a subsequent lawsuit.
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Answer: Facelift results The one postop photo you posted isn't of good quality and you haven't shown us any preop photos for comparison so it is impossible to judge. Frequently, patients think they haven't achieved anything---until they look at the preop photos, which are much worse than they remember. The mind does that. You should keep the dialogue open with your surgeon. It is not appropriate for you to ask him to pay for another surgery with someone else and our malpractice insurers advise against doing this as it does not bar a subsequent lawsuit.
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