Three years after Macs lift, not happy. Any suggestions?

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I'm sorry you haven't had the results you hoped for. The MACS lift is a great technique for improving the jawline and the jowels but not that great for the neck area (unless you have an 'extended' MACS). It's variable how long a MACS 'lasts' but 3 years is probably at the lower end of the timescale. It may not mean that the surgery was no good but may be to do with your age/skin type etc...Do you mean 'marionette' lines from the corner of the mouth to the chin? Again, these are not very well addressed with the MACS. It's not too bad for those, but I find some additional fat grafting  to the cheek area and deeper lines invaluable as an adjunct to get a really nice natural result. Depending on how much tightening you want in your neck, a full facelift or anterior platysmaplasty may be what you are looking for.Best of luck

I am sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction. I would recommend for you to have a formal consultation with a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon. MACS lift are intended to be a type of mini-facelift. Mini-facelifts have minimal access and minimal results. Your lift can be converted into a formal facelift. Please consult with someone with experience in revision facelift.Hope this helps,Dr. Gus Diaz