Secondary Facelift
What is a Secondary Facelift?
A secondary facelift, also known as a revision facelift, is performed after a previous facelift when tissue laxity or changes in facial contours have developed again. The procedure aims to restore balanced contours while taking the patient’s previous surgery and individual anatomy into account.
Why is revision surgery more complex?
Scar tissue, altered tissue planes and previous surgical dissection can make a secondary facelift more demanding than a first procedure. The facial nerve branches may be more difficult to identify and protect because the anatomy can be changed by scarring. Careful preparation and detailed knowledge of facial anatomy are therefore particularly important.
Prof. Dr. Kehrer combines experience in aesthetic facial surgery with regular microsurgical work on the facial nerve. Secondary facelifts are performed using magnification and careful anatomical dissection. The surgical plan is based on the patient’s current anatomy, previous incisions, available operation reports and treatment goals.
What can a Secondary Facelift address?
- Recurrent sagging of the cheeks and jowls
- Loss of jawline definition
- Changes in the neck after a previous facelift
- Visible tension or imbalance caused by earlier surgery
The exact procedure depends on the previous operation and the condition of the skin, deeper tissues and scars. In suitable cases, deeper tissue layers can be repositioned while avoiding excessive tension on the skin.
Risks and individual planning
Revision facelift surgery involves risks, including bleeding, infection, impaired wound healing, unfavourable scarring, numbness, asymmetry and injury to facial nerve branches. The individual risk profile and expected recovery are discussed during the consultation.
Before surgery, Prof. Dr. Kehrer reviews the patient’s medical history and previous procedures and develops an individual treatment plan.
Is a Secondary Facelift suitable for me?
A secondary facelift may be considered when the results of a previous facelift have changed over time or when persistent contour problems remain. Suitability depends on general health, tissue quality, previous procedures and realistic expectations. A personal examination is required to determine which approach is appropriate.
Do you want to know more?
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