Six months post op. Should I consider a facelift revision or will my results change over time? (photos)

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Originally, my facelift was beautiful I was so excited. But now my face fell I have jowls in my mouth just goes straight across. Will I eventually look better or am I going to need a another procedure? I'm also wondering if I need to switch doctors ?

Jeffrey Lisiecki, MD · Answer

6 months is very early for recurrence of jowls. I would be curious of the technique used in your facelift, as some do not directly address the jowls, and your preoperative face shape. I would also examine you to see if your buccal fat pad is large and that may be contributing to your overall facial shape. Discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon. I would typically wait until you're a year out before performing a revision.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @pinkpoodle55, thank you for your question and showing your pictures. Several factors can influence the healing process following surgery; including the surgical technique used by the surgeon, the type of procedure performed, and the level of recovery the patient is experiencing. I suggest waiting another six months for the tissues to heal completely to consider a revision. For more information and recommendations, consult with one or several board certified specialists. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

Michele A. Shermak, MD · Answer

Hello!
Unclear if one of your photos is before facelift or the current situation. At this point in time you will not be tightening up - you are actually settling into how the facelift will likely look.
If you are unhappy with outcome you should visit with your surgeon and ask him/her their opinion about management. After that you can certainly seek a second opinion. You should meet with a board certified plastic surgeon and can find one at plasticsurgery.org.
Best of luck to you!

Cem Payasli, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Unfortunately, it appears that your results are not likely to change overtime. This could be a result of your skin type if you have thick skin since it is generally harder for face and neck lifts to hold on a patient with thicker skin. If you would like to book a free online consultation with me please visit my profile. If you have more questions or concerns please feel free to contact my international patient coordinator through the number down below via WhatsApp.

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William Portuese, MD · Answer

A full set of facial and neck photographs are required with your hair pulled back behind your ears to make a determination about being a candidate for a revision lower face and neck lift procedure. It's also best to wait at least a year for full healing before embarking on another procedure.

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear pinkpoodle,
That may be the most dramatic "relaxation" of a facelift that I have ever seen.  Unless the jowl photo is your pre-surgery photo.  A candid discussion with your surgeon and pre- and post-operative photos need to be reviewed.  Good luck!

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

If second photo 6 months postop then YES! you need full revision. Fee for revision with different surgeon $12,000. Best to virtual consult with...

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Your cheeks were well positioned by your surgeon and that indicated they have good talent. Would need to know what technique was used on them because it didn't give a durable result. They have relapsed and will need to be re-lifted at some point. Please recognize however that you do have what look like heavy cheek tissues and may always relapse to some degree. What does your surgeon say?

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