What can I do to improve my failed facelift? I am now 11 months after my surgery and I am very disappointed with the results at the ears and under the chin. I have a time with my surgeon about 2v when we will discuss an action plan. I'd love to get some advice from you before I go there. Thank you
Answer: Facelift scars Hello,
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Answer: Bad scars It's not too early or late to start treating the scars. I recommend researching and considering PRP (to repair), CO2 fractional laser (to resurface), vbeam (to treat the red/pink), topical silicone, and possibly kenalogue injection. These can be performed in combination and repeated until the desired improvement is achieved. Scar revision may be beneficial for portions of the scar. The best way to proceed will be to see and be evaluated by a surgeon or physician who has experience with these treatments.
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Answer: Bad scars It's not too early or late to start treating the scars. I recommend researching and considering PRP (to repair), CO2 fractional laser (to resurface), vbeam (to treat the red/pink), topical silicone, and possibly kenalogue injection. These can be performed in combination and repeated until the desired improvement is achieved. Scar revision may be beneficial for portions of the scar. The best way to proceed will be to see and be evaluated by a surgeon or physician who has experience with these treatments.
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June 6, 2017
Answer: Bad scars after facelift A personal evaluation would be necessary to create a customized treatment plan for you, but the far majority of revision facelifts that I perform shortly after a prior facelift need a deep plane technique for proper correction. Releasing the ligaments that hold the cheek allows for a better lift. This then allows for the removal of the excess skin and scar tissue. This also allows for skin closure to be performed under little to no tension which helps prevent issues with healing and scar formation. If the ligament is not released, the lift is compromised and it would be very difficult to close the incisions without tension. I personally don't see why you would need to wait a whole year. I am comfortable performing revision facelifts once all the healing appears to have occurred which usually only takes 4-6 months. Good luck.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation SpecialistQuintessa Aesthetic Centers
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June 6, 2017
Answer: Bad scars after facelift A personal evaluation would be necessary to create a customized treatment plan for you, but the far majority of revision facelifts that I perform shortly after a prior facelift need a deep plane technique for proper correction. Releasing the ligaments that hold the cheek allows for a better lift. This then allows for the removal of the excess skin and scar tissue. This also allows for skin closure to be performed under little to no tension which helps prevent issues with healing and scar formation. If the ligament is not released, the lift is compromised and it would be very difficult to close the incisions without tension. I personally don't see why you would need to wait a whole year. I am comfortable performing revision facelifts once all the healing appears to have occurred which usually only takes 4-6 months. Good luck.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation SpecialistQuintessa Aesthetic Centers
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June 3, 2017
Answer: Face Lift Revison Thank you for your question and for attaching photos. This is obviously not the final result any patient or surgeon would like. Fortunately, this is fairly uncommon. I am not sure if you are a smoker or not, but many times this is the reason for slow wound healing and scars like this. At times, it is genetics and just bad luck. I would suggest waiting a full year for any revision and you are almost there. You probably need to have the whole procedure redone to get the best results. If you are indeed a smoker, you must quit at least 2 months before a revision or you will be back in the same boat or worse. I wish you the best.
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June 3, 2017
Answer: Face Lift Revison Thank you for your question and for attaching photos. This is obviously not the final result any patient or surgeon would like. Fortunately, this is fairly uncommon. I am not sure if you are a smoker or not, but many times this is the reason for slow wound healing and scars like this. At times, it is genetics and just bad luck. I would suggest waiting a full year for any revision and you are almost there. You probably need to have the whole procedure redone to get the best results. If you are indeed a smoker, you must quit at least 2 months before a revision or you will be back in the same boat or worse. I wish you the best.
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June 3, 2017
Answer: Facelift Revision I think it's fairly obvious that your procedure will require a revision. Generally speaking, 12 months is required before consideration of a revision should be entertained. It is important to understand that a revision facelift will improve the scars around the ears and hairline, but will not completely eliminate the scars extending down to the sternocleidomastoid muscle. These will need to be revised separately and at a later date. A scar revision alone without mobilization of the SMAS may place undue tension on the skin and result in equally bad scars. See a Facial Plastic Surgeon or Plastic Surgeon who is comfortable with this kind of facelift revision, make sure that you eliminate any use of nicotine that may or may not have contributed to this problem, and take the time for adequate recuperation.
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June 3, 2017
Answer: Facelift Revision I think it's fairly obvious that your procedure will require a revision. Generally speaking, 12 months is required before consideration of a revision should be entertained. It is important to understand that a revision facelift will improve the scars around the ears and hairline, but will not completely eliminate the scars extending down to the sternocleidomastoid muscle. These will need to be revised separately and at a later date. A scar revision alone without mobilization of the SMAS may place undue tension on the skin and result in equally bad scars. See a Facial Plastic Surgeon or Plastic Surgeon who is comfortable with this kind of facelift revision, make sure that you eliminate any use of nicotine that may or may not have contributed to this problem, and take the time for adequate recuperation.
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