I'm 48 and wanted correction on my jowl. My Dr. recommended an endotine midface lift. I asked her to include a quote for the lower face and she did, but said she didn't feel I needed the lower lift and would have a good result with just the midface lift. I said I really wanted to do both she again said you don't need it. Now 30 days post I'm very disappointed. My cheeks are lifted, but not much improvement in my jawline and my neck looks worse. When can I have surgery to finish my lower face?
October 2, 2015
Answer: Facelift after endotine mid face lift Thanks for sharing. An endotine mid face lift lifts the upper cheek and nasolabial folds. This procedure will not pick up the jowls and neck as a lower facelift does. Although you could have a lower facelift a few months after the endotine safely, it is best to see the long term results of the mid facelift first and then proceed with a lower facelift so that if the mid face needed more pick up it can be done at the same time with the lower facelift. That said, i would recommend waiting at least 6 months to see the results of the mid face and then proceed accordingly with the lower facelift. You have nothing to lose by waiting. Best of luck!
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October 2, 2015
Answer: Facelift after endotine mid face lift Thanks for sharing. An endotine mid face lift lifts the upper cheek and nasolabial folds. This procedure will not pick up the jowls and neck as a lower facelift does. Although you could have a lower facelift a few months after the endotine safely, it is best to see the long term results of the mid facelift first and then proceed with a lower facelift so that if the mid face needed more pick up it can be done at the same time with the lower facelift. That said, i would recommend waiting at least 6 months to see the results of the mid face and then proceed accordingly with the lower facelift. You have nothing to lose by waiting. Best of luck!
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September 20, 2015
Answer: You should wait at least 6 months to let your face form before you consider revision facelift surgery. Hello PausingtheClock,Thank you for your question.I am uncertain as to the reason a midface lift was offered to fix a jawline problem. A lower face and necklift operation, or a mini-facelift (in certain conditions) is the operation used to improve a jawline. Your problem currently is that swelling from the midface operation follows gravity and settles in your jawline and neck areas for up to 2 months after surgery. You will have to wait until all the swelling is resolved to determine your actual results. Final results from facial surgery can take 6-12 months to manifest.It sounds like the midface lift did what it was supposed to, lift your cheeks. The rest will probably have to be dealt with during a standard facelift procedure.Good luck,Dr. Shah
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September 20, 2015
Answer: You should wait at least 6 months to let your face form before you consider revision facelift surgery. Hello PausingtheClock,Thank you for your question.I am uncertain as to the reason a midface lift was offered to fix a jawline problem. A lower face and necklift operation, or a mini-facelift (in certain conditions) is the operation used to improve a jawline. Your problem currently is that swelling from the midface operation follows gravity and settles in your jawline and neck areas for up to 2 months after surgery. You will have to wait until all the swelling is resolved to determine your actual results. Final results from facial surgery can take 6-12 months to manifest.It sounds like the midface lift did what it was supposed to, lift your cheeks. The rest will probably have to be dealt with during a standard facelift procedure.Good luck,Dr. Shah
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