Is it true that a 2nd face lift will never give the same results as a first face lift? Due to a lot of sun damage, I am considering a 2nd face lift ~7 years from my first. I LOVED my first face lift but a few people told me that I need to adjust my expectations for a 2nd. Thanks for any guidance you can provide.
Answer: Can my second face lift give me the same satisfaction as the first one. I can only speak about my own experience with patients. When I perform a facelift, I alway assume that the procedure will have to be redone in 7 to 10 years. Having been in active private practice for 38 years, I have done many secondary facelifts on patients that I had operated upon or on patients who came to me having had their first or second facelift elsewhere. There are patients on whom I have performed three facelifts over a span of 30 years. The results have always been good. It is always about recognizing the problems and solving then one by one. It is also about looking at the other areas of the face and determining what needs to be done in order to keep the balance and harmony of the face and produce a natural result. Many times the brow position needs to be addressed in a secondary face lift. The eyes are another area that needs attention. The upper lip often gets longer with age and a lip lift might be necessary. Therefore in a secondary procedure one has to pay special attention to the entire face before repeating the same facelift. I often modify my second facelift approach depending on the patients requirements. Please let me know if your question has been adequately answered.
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Answer: Can my second face lift give me the same satisfaction as the first one. I can only speak about my own experience with patients. When I perform a facelift, I alway assume that the procedure will have to be redone in 7 to 10 years. Having been in active private practice for 38 years, I have done many secondary facelifts on patients that I had operated upon or on patients who came to me having had their first or second facelift elsewhere. There are patients on whom I have performed three facelifts over a span of 30 years. The results have always been good. It is always about recognizing the problems and solving then one by one. It is also about looking at the other areas of the face and determining what needs to be done in order to keep the balance and harmony of the face and produce a natural result. Many times the brow position needs to be addressed in a secondary face lift. The eyes are another area that needs attention. The upper lip often gets longer with age and a lip lift might be necessary. Therefore in a secondary procedure one has to pay special attention to the entire face before repeating the same facelift. I often modify my second facelift approach depending on the patients requirements. Please let me know if your question has been adequately answered.
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Answer: Secondary Facelift I think that a secondary facelift can be done well. I would recommend obtaining your original operative report for your next surgeon. I recommend seeing a board-eligible or board-certified ACTUAL plastic surgeon with at least 6 years of integrated plastic surgery training (ideally followed by an aesthetic fellowship accredited by The Aesthetic Society).
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Answer: Secondary Facelift I think that a secondary facelift can be done well. I would recommend obtaining your original operative report for your next surgeon. I recommend seeing a board-eligible or board-certified ACTUAL plastic surgeon with at least 6 years of integrated plastic surgery training (ideally followed by an aesthetic fellowship accredited by The Aesthetic Society).
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January 28, 2023
Answer: Not true Sun damage - nonsurgical
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January 28, 2023
Answer: Not true Sun damage - nonsurgical
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October 12, 2022
Answer: Multiple face lifts Providing that you are expecting a refreshment of your current result, you will, very likely, be happy with secondary lift. Mild/moderate improvement for next 7-10 years is not a bad deal. Talk to your surgeon about that. Additional options for skin treatment, chemical peel, RF tightening are also available to be used in addition to face lift. Good luck.
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October 12, 2022
Answer: Multiple face lifts Providing that you are expecting a refreshment of your current result, you will, very likely, be happy with secondary lift. Mild/moderate improvement for next 7-10 years is not a bad deal. Talk to your surgeon about that. Additional options for skin treatment, chemical peel, RF tightening are also available to be used in addition to face lift. Good luck.
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October 9, 2022
Answer: Second Facelift... The results of a facelift depend on what you have going into it. If your neck is heavy and jowling is significant, then you should have a great result. If you have just more sun damage and wrinkles, then a facelift may not be the best procedure for you - sometimes laser resurfacing is better. Be sure to see a facial specialist for consultation.
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October 9, 2022
Answer: Second Facelift... The results of a facelift depend on what you have going into it. If your neck is heavy and jowling is significant, then you should have a great result. If you have just more sun damage and wrinkles, then a facelift may not be the best procedure for you - sometimes laser resurfacing is better. Be sure to see a facial specialist for consultation.
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October 8, 2022
Answer: Revision Facelift Good evening! It depends on how the first facelift was performed. A second facelift can offer great improvement especially if a deep plane facelift is performed. This involves much more dissection and positioning of the deep tissues and skin. The results can be quite nice, and last well past a decade. It really depends once the surgeon get under the skin to see the level of scarring. Sometimes, it goes relatively straightforward. Other times, it’s more of a challenge. In the end, I think improvements can be made. Hope this is useful to you!
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October 8, 2022
Answer: Revision Facelift Good evening! It depends on how the first facelift was performed. A second facelift can offer great improvement especially if a deep plane facelift is performed. This involves much more dissection and positioning of the deep tissues and skin. The results can be quite nice, and last well past a decade. It really depends once the surgeon get under the skin to see the level of scarring. Sometimes, it goes relatively straightforward. Other times, it’s more of a challenge. In the end, I think improvements can be made. Hope this is useful to you!
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