Mid facelift 14 days ago. Obvious area under right side of chin /neck area where not enough skin was pulled. Doc said he may need to remove more skin but would not do it for 3 to 4 months. Why do I have to wait that long and then go through the same healing process all over again! How does it happen that not enough skin was removed during the first surgery? Also, how soon can I have the area re-done?
April 22, 2015
Answer: Timing of revision surgery after a facelift. It's peculiar that an acknowledgment would be made that a revision of a facelift can be established if you weeks after the procedure.. Nevertheless, I would suggest you wait until swelling and inflammation has substantially subsided. Six weeks would be the minimum but six months preferable.
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April 22, 2015
Answer: Timing of revision surgery after a facelift. It's peculiar that an acknowledgment would be made that a revision of a facelift can be established if you weeks after the procedure.. Nevertheless, I would suggest you wait until swelling and inflammation has substantially subsided. Six weeks would be the minimum but six months preferable.
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April 21, 2015
Answer: How long to wait for mini facelift touchup? At 14 days post procedure you are very early in the healing process and certainly too early to be making decision about revisions. The tissues of the face are swollen and oedematous at 2 weeks and revisions at that stage are certainly not advisable. I do not quite understand the information you have been given but if you are confident with your surgeon and their experience then you should follow their advice. With time if you feel unsure about which direction you are heading a second opinion can always be sought. For now the best advice is to let yourself heal and reassess your results in 12 months time, a lot can change between now and then. Best of luck.RegardsDr Guy Watts
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April 21, 2015
Answer: How long to wait for mini facelift touchup? At 14 days post procedure you are very early in the healing process and certainly too early to be making decision about revisions. The tissues of the face are swollen and oedematous at 2 weeks and revisions at that stage are certainly not advisable. I do not quite understand the information you have been given but if you are confident with your surgeon and their experience then you should follow their advice. With time if you feel unsure about which direction you are heading a second opinion can always be sought. For now the best advice is to let yourself heal and reassess your results in 12 months time, a lot can change between now and then. Best of luck.RegardsDr Guy Watts
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