Jowls Returned 2 Months After Lower Face Lift, What Can I do Now?

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I had a lower face and neck lift September 2011. I looked good for 2 months. Now my jowels are back. What can I do?

David Hansen, MD · Answer

It is unusual for jowls to return after a face/neck lift unless you gained a lot of weight or the muscle wasn't redraped enough or liposuction needed to be done. Either way  it is easily corrected under local anesthesia so see your doc and he/she can fix it . If you want to see someone else then expect to pay roughly $6000 for a good face/neck lift under local or $2500 for lipo of the jowls. Sincerely,

	David Hansen,MD

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Thank you for your question.It is very untypical for jowls to return after a facelift unless it was only the skin which was targeted and not the muscle.  This can be corrected under local anaesthetic, to achieve a contour jowl and neck line.  A good surgeon will normally charge anything from £8,000-£10,000 for a facelift and necklift.I have pioneered my Concept™ facelift which is suitable for men and women who wish to reduce sagging in the lower face (jowls) and neck and regain a more natural, rejuvenated appearance. The procedure is less invasive than a traditional facelift and there is less scarring, bruising and swelling for a significantly quicker recovery period. This innovative procedure combines the latest surgical techniques with the use of local anaesthetic to dramatically reduce the risks associated with traditional facelifts, while significantly reducing the bruising and downtime of your recovery, from months to a matter of days.What are the benefits of the local anaesthetic Concept™ Facelift?Minimally invasive as it is a short scar faceliftThere is minimal bruising and swelling, especially when compared to traditional faceliftsAs the procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, you can go straight home following the procedureFull recovery in a matter of days rather than monthsSignificantly less risk than Facelifts performed under general anaestheticFresh, youthful and long lasting resultsAll The Best

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

This issue may be improved with suspension of the deeper tissues with SMAS plication, but, if this was done the first time,  there may be a great deal of tissue laxity.  Only the plastic surgeon knows what was done and how lax the tissues are.  Kenneth Hughes, MD facelift Los Angeles, CA

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Dear Leslie,

	
		Please let your plastic surgeon know
	
		Your options include some injectibles, liposuction, or revision lifting, but you should know what your options are
	
		Jowls can come back after all the swelling resolves


	Best regards,

	Nima Shemirani

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Recurrent jowls after facelift should be addressed by your surgeon since he knows what he did. Your jowl area can have swelling but should not look as before after having a facelift.

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