I had a facelift six months ago and my ears don’t look right. The doctor said I need a revision to remove more skin next to the ear. He said it can be done under local anesthesia. Does this seem accurate? Should I return to the surgeon who did the original surgery? (Other results are good, but the ears are a mess). What should I expect in terms of recovery and scarring from the revision? Thank you!
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The pictures are hard to evaluate but from what I can see, you did not get the result most experienced plastic surgeons would have expected for you. The scar in the skin is unusual and is a problem in revision surgery and you still have loose muscles in front and excess skin. This would be a...
One has to question why a 25 year old would need a Facelift, I understand you may not be happy with the results. It seems to me that most of the problems arise when you're smiling – something that could be attributed to the movement of the muscles in the mid face.
Based on the pictures, and t...
It is hard to answer this question without seeing preoperative photos. It would also be helpful to discuss what areas of your face are of concerns. Facelifting in general is designed to treat sagging cheeks and jowls in addition to tightening neck skin. There are many sub techniques that are...
