Crows feet area much worse after revision face lift? (Photos)

Question

I'm 56 and had a facelift with fat transfer 3 yrs ago. After healing my crows feet were far worse with folds rather than lines appearing when I smile. I then had a lateral browlift to try and correct this. It helped a little but I still get skin folds when I smile. It doesn't look natural. Will botox, filler or some other non surgical treatment help; or will removal of the excess skin in front of my ears work; or will I need a revision facelift to re-drape the skin correctly? Thank you:)

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

While botox may help, you have some very deep lines here with extra skin.  Tough to really tell from these pictures, but it looks like the lateral brow is still low.  Doing a revision temporal browlift and midface lift, and adding a little more fat to the area would help.  Some laser resurfacing would also help to tighten the skin.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Thanks for your question!  I do not think that your crow's feet are a result of your facelift being done poorly or skin not being draped properly.  I think that using Botox will definitely help reduce those lines and give you a more natural looking appearance.  Best of luck!

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Thank you for you question and pictures, unfortunately surgery tends to not target crows feet therefore botox would relax the muscle and should smooth and soften the lines.  All The Best

Konstantin Vasyukevich, MD · Answer

Thank you for posting good pictures of your crow's feet.  These photos show that your main problem is related to the hyperactive muscle around the eye rather than excess skin.  Repeating a facelift would not help to reduce these lines.  Regular use of Botox would be the best treatment for your crow's feet.  Best wishes!Dr. Konstantin

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your pictures.  I agree with Dr. Echavez, BOTOX® would be a wise step to take to help minimize this issue.  Best wishes

Crows feet area much worse after revision face lift? (Photos)

Answers (10)

Answer: Treatment of Crow's feet

Answer: Treatment of Crow's feet

Answer: Increased Crow's Feet

Answer: Increased Crow's Feet

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Facelift

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Crows feet area much worse after revision face lift? (Photos)

Answers (10)

Answer: Treatment of Crow's feet

Answer: Treatment of Crow's feet

Answer: Increased Crow's Feet

Answer: Increased Crow's Feet

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Facelift

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.