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A facelift is done on living tissue that continues to age and change, and no guarantees can be made with any plastic surgery. When a facelift does not go according to plan, or the results are not what you would like, a revision facelift in Tampa can help you reach your aesthetic goals.
We encourage you to call us today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Kailash Narasimhan. He is double board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology and is highly regarded by his patients.
For several reasons, a revision facelift may be performed for a second or even a third time. For example, you may not be satisfied with the original results because the skin was pulled too tightly or there is scarring.
When only the skin is addressed and the underlying tissue is ignored, a facelift can leave asymmetrical or unnatural-looking results. You might experience unwanted changes to your hairline, ears, or mouth. People request a revision when the first facelift is over 10 years old. While a facelift can help hold back the hands of time, it does not stop the aging process.
A revision facelift is a technically challenging surgery since Dr. Narasimhan must deal with scar tissue and, potentially, overly stretched skin. You may have been given a mini facelift in other instances, but your cosmetic concerns required a traditional full facelift. Whatever the reason, the technical difficulty of a revision facelift in Tampa demands a high level of expertise and skill that you experience at Narasimhan Plastic Surgery.
There are several things to consider about a revision facelift. Although you may not be satisfied with the results of your first surgery, you must take some time before receiving a revision surgery. Initially, your facial tissue is swollen and bruised, and it is difficult to fully assess the results until that swelling goes down.
A revision facelift performed too early can compromise the results of the second procedure and increase the technical difficulty of the operation. You should wait at least 12 months from the date of your initial facelift before considering a second procedure. It takes about that long for the tissue, skin, and muscle to heal completely.
Although some scar tissue is inevitable after plastic surgery, some patients experience thicker and more obvious scars. Dr. Narasimhan can help revise the scar and adjust your facelift procedure to achieve a more aesthetically pleasing result.
If you choose a revision facelift, you may require more procedures than were done in the initial surgery. For example, the initial surgery may have been a mini facelift, while you would benefit from a full facelift. If the first surgery did not address your neck and jowls, it can create an unbalanced proportion to your face.
Asymmetry may also be a problem if unwanted fat deposits were aggressively removed without addressing the deeper tissue structures. You should have realistic expectations of what a revision facelift surgery can and cannot accomplish. During your consultation with Dr. Narasimhan, he will discuss what you can expect and answer your questions about the surgical procedure. A revision facelift in Tampa may help you get closer to the result you want, but it may not be perfect.
With the rising popularity of plastic surgery, some emerging trends may negatively influence your overall results. For example, choosing a plastic surgeon based on cost alone can lead you to need a facelift revision to correct the mistakes. Although the initial surgery may look like a good value, there is a real risk of needing a second surgery to correct the first.
Mini facelifts have also become popular because they require a shorter recovery and generally cost less. However, in many cases, you may require a traditional, full facelift and will not be satisfied with the results of a mini lift.
You should also remember that doing everything necessary during your facelift procedure is best. For example, a facelift that does not address the jowls and neck will make you look unbalanced. Correcting excess skin on the upper eyelids may highlight the excess tissue or fat deposits in the lower eyelids you might not have noticed before. It is far easier for a plastic surgeon to do all the necessary procedures at once than for you to request a revision facelift later.
Whether you are dissatisfied with your initial surgery or it has been 10 years or more since your last facelift, we encourage you to call Dr. Narasimhan for a consultation to discuss your revision facelift in Tampa and St. Petersburg. A revision is technically more difficult than the initial surgery. It is best to have a revision facelift performed by a skilled, experienced, and highly qualified plastic surgeon.
