What percentage of facelifts need a revision?

hello,It is great that you are asking this question !  The term 'facelift' has many component parts and some components have a higher 'touch up'  or 'revision' rate.  So, it is somewhat hard to answer this question. But let me give you some ideas...The best thing to do is ask the surgeon's office who you consulted with to explain the 'revision' or 'touch' up policy for the procedure you were quoted for.  Generally speaking most surgeons offer 'revisions' at a fractional cost of what the original surgery was.  A large part of the 'revision cost' depends on whether it will require sedation or whether it could be done locally (like the dentist office).In my practice, brow lifts, lower facelifts, and  mid facelifts rarely , if ever, have the need for a revision.  The procedures which do at a very low rate may require a 'touch up' are Fat Transfer to face, and sometimes the Lip Lift to achieve the most ideal symmetry.    Generally speaking my facial procedure revisions are all local procedures (comparable to going to the dentist) where the patient is charged a flat total rate (generally around $750 total) , and this amount is noted in our  office literature in advance of the original surgery.If your revision requires IV sedation , we normally charge the regular fees for the OR and anesthesia (as these are fixed costs) , but my professional fee is discounted to $500/hr. In some instances, my professional fee is waived, if there is some unusual circumstance.Hope this helps!Ricardo L Rodriguez, MDBaltimore, Maryland

Hi Zibaroo, 
There isn't a clear answer to this question, as each surgeon will have their own rate of needing to do some revision work. Because patients seek revisions for many reasons, it is difficult to generalize this number broadly. Similarly, each surgeon has a different policy about the cost of additional work after you've already had a procedure done. I'd suggest that if you've already undergone a facelift and are considering a revision that you speak to your original surgeon to clarify the policy regarding fees for additional work. If you are considering surgery and haven't had anything done yet then ask your surgeon about his or her personal revision rate and clarify the policy for revisions. Generally speaking most surgeons are very up front about this sort of thing. Good luck!