I had a face and neck lift 5 months ago. There is still laxity in the neck area which is concerning and disappointing. Is it true that sometimes a surgeon can only take up so much laxity the first time and that revisions are sometimes needed to achieve the desired results? What is the suggested time to wait? Thank you.
February 17, 2018
Answer: Secondary Facelift There is some relaxation that occurs after facial rejuvenation which is noticeable in some but not all patients. It would be very helpful to see pictures but in general, revisions are performed no sooner than 12 months after surgery. Most facelift techniques put more tension on the deeper structures so that the skin can naturally redrape; if there is relaxation of the skin after surgery than a second procedure would be required to address this excess.
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February 17, 2018
Answer: Secondary Facelift There is some relaxation that occurs after facial rejuvenation which is noticeable in some but not all patients. It would be very helpful to see pictures but in general, revisions are performed no sooner than 12 months after surgery. Most facelift techniques put more tension on the deeper structures so that the skin can naturally redrape; if there is relaxation of the skin after surgery than a second procedure would be required to address this excess.
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February 14, 2018
Answer: Facelift neck lift redo after 5 months Hello. You need to try and focus on goals. Were they met? Were they written down and discussed in detail with your surgeon? If so, you should have covered the possible need to "stage" your facial restoration in order to achieve the optimal result. Surprises are not good and I can tell by your question that you are very surprised. Assess things in detail with your surgeon please asap or you might need to find a new one if he is not helpful and forthright. Lastly, always make sure that you have a general timeline that lets you know when you should see the final result.I hope my answer helps and if it does, please take a moment to up vote this answer on the “respond” button on the top right. Have a great day.
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February 14, 2018
Answer: Facelift neck lift redo after 5 months Hello. You need to try and focus on goals. Were they met? Were they written down and discussed in detail with your surgeon? If so, you should have covered the possible need to "stage" your facial restoration in order to achieve the optimal result. Surprises are not good and I can tell by your question that you are very surprised. Assess things in detail with your surgeon please asap or you might need to find a new one if he is not helpful and forthright. Lastly, always make sure that you have a general timeline that lets you know when you should see the final result.I hope my answer helps and if it does, please take a moment to up vote this answer on the “respond” button on the top right. Have a great day.
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June 6, 2017
Answer: Are revision face and neck lift operations common? Many thanks for posting your question.One of the keys to understanding facial ageing is to understand that there are several layers to the face (skin, fat, muscle layer (SMAS), deep fat and bone) and in addition appreciate that we all have different skin quality. Skin quality is influenced by our genetics, sun exposure, smoking history and diet.The ability to surgically rejuvenate a face and neck is determined in part by the surgical technique and procedure (ensuring a good SMAS lift, and not a skin lift, for example) but is also governed by your pre-existing skin quality.In people with very lax and saggy skin, there is a much higher risk of early recurrence of sagging, however well the operation has been performed.The best thing would be to openly discuss your concerns with your surgeon, who will be able to advise you on whether any further procedures are warranted and will improve on your result.
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June 6, 2017
Answer: Are revision face and neck lift operations common? Many thanks for posting your question.One of the keys to understanding facial ageing is to understand that there are several layers to the face (skin, fat, muscle layer (SMAS), deep fat and bone) and in addition appreciate that we all have different skin quality. Skin quality is influenced by our genetics, sun exposure, smoking history and diet.The ability to surgically rejuvenate a face and neck is determined in part by the surgical technique and procedure (ensuring a good SMAS lift, and not a skin lift, for example) but is also governed by your pre-existing skin quality.In people with very lax and saggy skin, there is a much higher risk of early recurrence of sagging, however well the operation has been performed.The best thing would be to openly discuss your concerns with your surgeon, who will be able to advise you on whether any further procedures are warranted and will improve on your result.
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