Nearly 4 mos post op, neck lift results disappointing. Significant banding/sagging of skin still appears - see pre and post op pics. I will consult with an expert at 6 mo to discuss. I've heard cost of revisions can exceed that of the original procedure. Is this typically true? It appears my plastysma muscle not sufficiently tightened; neck banding I went in with is still visible and problematic. The profile and sides of my face have better correction, but I see that starting to sag as well.
Answer: Charge for revisions Every surgeon will have a different answer to this question. If you go to another surgeon, they will charge you again and if the procedure is more difficult than the original (can be do to scarring) they will likely charge more. Your original surgeon proposed this surgery leading you to believe that it would address your concerns. If the procedure did not do that and requires a revision, most surgeons would not charge a fee for the revision procedure, only for time in the OR and anesthesia. There are companies that sell insurance (preop cosmetic surgery) to avoid these types of charges after. The hard part for you is that you may not want the same surgeon to do it - and therefore will have to pay more. Have a frank discussion with your surgeon. Policy on revisions is a discussion to be had before surgery. Check your paperwork and see if their policy was outlined. Good luck!
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Answer: Charge for revisions Every surgeon will have a different answer to this question. If you go to another surgeon, they will charge you again and if the procedure is more difficult than the original (can be do to scarring) they will likely charge more. Your original surgeon proposed this surgery leading you to believe that it would address your concerns. If the procedure did not do that and requires a revision, most surgeons would not charge a fee for the revision procedure, only for time in the OR and anesthesia. There are companies that sell insurance (preop cosmetic surgery) to avoid these types of charges after. The hard part for you is that you may not want the same surgeon to do it - and therefore will have to pay more. Have a frank discussion with your surgeon. Policy on revisions is a discussion to be had before surgery. Check your paperwork and see if their policy was outlined. Good luck!
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December 26, 2017
Answer: Neck Revision A revision suggests a "touch up" or minor additional surgery to improve your result. If this revision procedure is performed by the initial surgeon it would certainly cost less than the initial procedure. If you consult with a new surgeon to seek further improvement then you are really talking about a second procedure and fees applied would be based on the new surgeons fee schedule.
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December 26, 2017
Answer: Neck Revision A revision suggests a "touch up" or minor additional surgery to improve your result. If this revision procedure is performed by the initial surgeon it would certainly cost less than the initial procedure. If you consult with a new surgeon to seek further improvement then you are really talking about a second procedure and fees applied would be based on the new surgeons fee schedule.
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