Face dropped after 9 months - how long to wait for revision facelift?

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Still have jowls and doctor said he could add facial fat transfer but still have loose skin on face and neck.

Jeffrey Lisiecki, MD · Answer

Without any photos or further informatino, I typically advise waiting at least a year prior to revision to ensure that everything has softened and swelling has resolved. It depends somewhat on what technique was used initially and what needs to be addressed in the revision.

Marc Polacco, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The answer may vary from surgeon to surgeon, but I typically wait at least one year following the surgery. The reason for this is that tissue continues to heal and mature over the course of a year, and sometimes even a little longer. Once cut, tissue is never as strong as it once was, but allowing it time to heal will optimize chances of obtaining a satisfactory result.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

A photo would be helpful some people stretch out earlier after a facelift than others. Try submitting question with photos.,you can just show lower face and neck

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