What Should I Do About Bad Necklift Results?

It sounds like you no longer have a healthy relationship with your doctor. I would recommend getting a second opinion with a facial rejuvenation expert. However, take everything you hear at the second opinion consultation with a grain of salt. Some Doctors unfortunately like to bad mouth previous surgeries/surgeons. There are three scenarios that may happen.


1. You may require revision facelift and neck lift

2. You may be in the healing phase and require further time to heal

3. You may have gotten optimal outcome based on your age and anatomy.

I am sorry to read of your disappointment. I suggest  you begin by consulting with your plastic surgeon, or, seek a new one if you feel more comfortable.Typically, it's best to wait 6 to 12 months depending on the reason for #revision. As with all #cosmetic surgery, results will be rewarding if expectations are realistic. With any surgical #procedure and #revision, there are some risks of unhappy outcome or other complications which your surgeon should discuss with you during your consultation. Your procedure should always be performed by a #PlasticSurgeon who is board-certified and has a great deal of experience specializing in cosmetic #surgery. You will then greatly improve your chances of getting the result you desire, and, without the need for additional revision surgery.

Although it seems as if fat was over-excised from the area under your chin, this determination cannot be made without a physical examination and review of your preoperative films.  Revision surgery on the neck is best delayed for at least 1 year. 

After six months to a year more surgery can be done to improve your appearance, possibly. The surgeon wouild determine what the risks would be and then you can decide if it's worth it for you to undergo more surgery.

See a revision facelift surgeon who is very experienced, since you don't want a novice making things worse. He will be able to examine the area and give you advice. No surgery for a minimum of 6 months.

From what I can see, I think your necklift result will need to be revised to look your best. Revision may require re-doing the incisions under your chin and around your ears to allow re-tightening the neck muscles and removing excess skin. I would feel comfortable revising this result 4-6 months after the original surgery.

Based on the photo, it appears that too much fat was removed, creating an irregular appearance under your chin. You should wait several months before contemplating revision surgery. Instead, simple things like botox may be helpful.

It is difficult to say for sure what is goinjg on by the one photo. An exam is key. It looks perhaps that the neck skin is a bit loose, but that also  may be muscle banding with a possibility of overtreated fat excision?

For the most part, I agree with the other responses. It does appear that too much fat was removed and that the muscle edges are visible. Regardless, I think it is wise to wait at least six months after your surgery before considering a revision. Make sure to see someone who has experience with revision neck lift surgery.

You have  nice jawline and overall neck result, but it looks like too much fat was removed from just beneath your chin.  It also looks like the muscles weren't tightening in that area, which is causing those lines you see.  You are only 3 months out from surgery, though, and I wouldn't want to do a revision for at least 6 months (3 more months), assuming everything is soft by then. Do see a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and does a lot of facelift/necklift revisions.