Should I trust the same surgeon to fix my lower face lift gone wrong? (Photos)

Hello and thank you for your question. If you feel that the surgeon who performed the original procedure, did not do a good job, try a different, well known surgeon. If possible, ask to view a gallery of photos of their work, and if they have experience re-visitting a procedure such as the one you had. 

This is a difficult question for me or any other Surgeon to answer, because that decision is based on your level of trust and communication with your Surgeon.  Although an examination would provide definitive information, my impression based on the photos is that a revision facelift, likely with perioral or full face resurfacing would be most appropriate.  I do not think a midface lift is going to provide a great deal of satisfaction, but cannot say this definitively without an in-person consultation.  Every Surgeon wants to make their patients happy, and some patients have a greater degree of soft tissue relaxation after the procedure.  If you aren't sure, seek a few more opinions from Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeons or Plastic Surgeons who highlight facelift in their practice. 

If you distrust the surgeon, I suggest seeking a second opinion via a board certified cosmetic dermatologist or a facial plastic surgeon. An in person evaluation is needed in order to determine the best treatment modality. Best, Dr. Emer.