Facelift Revision

If you want to improve the results of a previous facelift or address new signs of facial aging, you can benefit from facelift revision at our Scottsdale, Arizona, plastic surgery practice. Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Todd Hobgood uses the most advanced surgical techniques, anesthesia, and operating rooms available today. He has received highly specialized training from the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) to deliver personalized care and natural-looking results for revision facelift patients.

What Is Facelift Revision Surgery?

Following an original (“primary”) facelift procedure, you may decide to pursue a revision (“secondary”) operation, whether in response to short-term complications or long-term changes in skin quality and elasticity. A facelift revision helps you achieve the look you originally desired or further enhance your results.

Who Is a Good Candidate for a Facelift Revision?

Healthy nonsmokers who have previously undergone facelift surgery may be good candidates for this procedure. Typically, patients choose a revision surgery to:

  • Improve the balance between lifting of the tissues and the soft tissue volume.  Either due to continued age changes or neglect of volume replacement during the first facelift, this is commonly a complaint for revision patients.
  • Address surgical complications such as pixie ear deformity, unsightly scars, or skin that has an irregular surface or persistent wrinkles.
  • Take advantage of the soft tissue lifting with a vertical vector non-delaminating deep plane facelift, which often times was not performed during an initial facelift.
  • Refresh and rejuvenate their original results

Our related blog post sheds light on age-related considerations for facelift surgery.

What To Expect During a Facelift Revision Consultation

Your facelift revision begins with a thorough consultation with Dr. Hobgood. During this meeting, he will assess your facial structure, review your medical history, and discuss your goals for the procedure. He will also examine your previous surgical outcomes and identify areas that need improvement.

Your Personalized Treatment Plan

Based on his evaluation, Dr. Hobgood then creates a tailored surgical plan that addresses your specific concerns. This may involve correcting asymmetry, tightening loose skin, repositioning displaced tissue, and minimizing visible scars. It is common that revision facelifts are combined with lifting of the lateral brow or forehead, adding conservative and natural volume, and performing surgical skin restoration.

Because of this, it  is common for Dr. Hobogod to suggest complementary procedures, including facial liposuction, facial fat transfer, a brow lift, or laser skin resurfacing, to achieve the best results.

What Happens During Facelift Revision Surgery

Dr. Hobgood uses advanced surgical techniques to deliver beautiful results with minimal evidence of surgery. His expertise and deep understanding of facial anatomy ensure that your surgery is performed with the utmost precision and care, leading to a more harmonious and rejuvenated appearance.

Revision facelift surgeries are very different from a primary or first-time facelift.  Scar tissues are present, and the locations of the tissues have been adjusted.  Many times, Dr. Hobgood will encounter permanent sutures or evidence of previous fillers or collagen induction agents like Sculptra®. 

Because of this, it can be incredibly helpful if patients can provide medical records from all facial surgical and non-surgical procedures.  During your pre-consultation, the expert patient care coordinators at our Scottsdale facial plastic surgery practice will assist you in gathering this information.

The surgery is typically performed while you are under general anesthesia. Dr. Hobgood will determine the best facelifting method, incision length, and incision placement for your needs. Although an overnight stay in our AAAHC facility with our expert facial plastic surgery nurses is available, most patients can return home on the day of surgery.

Facelift Revision Recovery

Similar to your original facelift recovery, facelift revision recovery involves careful adherence to postoperative care instructions to achieve the best outcomes. Dr. Hobgood will provide you with detailed instructions to help you manage discomfort, reduce swelling, and promote healing.

During this time, you’ll have follow-up appointments with Dr. Hobgood to monitor your healing progress. These visits ensure that your recovery is on track and that any issues are promptly managed. Your results will develop and improve over time and can be maintained for years with a healthy lifestyle, proper skin care, and nonsurgical procedures to rejuvenate the skin.

How Much Does Facelift Revision Cost in Scottsdale and Phoenix, AZ?

The cost of a facelift revision varies based on the specifics of the procedure and your individual needs. A revision procedure typically costs more than a primary surgery due to the additional complexity involved. Factors that influence the price include the extent of correction required, the techniques used, and whether other procedures are being done at the same time.

For more information, please visit our pricing page. Our related blog posts also have technique-specific information:

Choosing the Right Surgeon for Your Facelift Revision

As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Hobgood has dedicated himself to refining and rejuvenating the face. His depth of knowledge and level of skill are unmatched in the Scottsdale and Phoenix area, while his facelift results speak for themselves. Learn why the best facial plastic surgeons are worth the wait.

Dr. Hobgood has performed over 1,000 facelift procedures and is trusted by patients near and far to achieve the results they’ve always wanted. To get started with your facelift revision, please request a consultation or call us at (480) 214-9955 today.

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