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What is More Invasive..a Browlift or Upper Blephroplasty?
Andi P in Pennsylvaasks:
What is More Invasive- a brow lift or upper blephroplasty? hich is more invasive…a browlift or upp blephroplasty? Thanks!
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There are a number of different types of brow lift procedures. Most of the brow lift procedures would likely be categorized as more invasive than a standard upper blepharoplasty. Upper blepharoplasty is a simple procedure whereby skin and a small component of muscle is trimmed from the upper eyelid, sometimes with a small degree of fat removal. Essentially this is a simple procedure. A brow lift can be a little bit more complex. Coronal lifts and endoscopic brow lifts have moderate dissection components to them. More limited brow lift techniques such as transblepharoplasty, direct brow lift or lateral temporal brow lift have a bit less dissection/invasive requirements than the old-time traditional brow lift techniques. It is important to discuss the brow lift technique specifically with your surgeon.
How Can I Correct This Naseolabial Fold Problem on One Side of my Face?
msmmi in sf in Pleasanton, CA asks:
2 months ago I had 4 qaud eye lift, brow lift, full facelift and lipo of the neck. I had some nasolabial folds before surgery, and the doctor assured me these procedures would correct the problem. However, the fold on one side is still there, and never seemed to get better. I feel the malar fat pad may not have been lifted as much as it should have been. I am not into fillers that don’t last, after spending all this money for a more lasting fix. what should be done?
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It is now two months after the procedure and there has been a number of procedures performed, including your eyelift and brow lift and facelift, liposuction and neck lift. These are a lot of procedures and even though it has been two months there is still some reasonable amount of healing that needs to occur. Most people desire resolution of all their swelling and healing problems by a week or a month, but essentially three and six months or more is required.
Therefore assessing the nasolabial folds is somewhat premature at this phase, but a number of things can be discussed at this time. Facelift procedures can soften the nasolabial folds, but rarely get rid of the significant concerns of the nasolabial folds. Fillers are the best answer. There are a number of fillers; the temporary ones are beneficial. If you are interested in a “lasting fix” then more permanent type fillers are helpful, including Artifill and Sculptra, as well as fat grafting. Fat grafting tends to be the best answer in many instances due to its reliability and the fact that it comes from your own body to begin with.
So the best answer to your question is to wait a little bit of time, at least three months if not six months, and assess things and consider fillers after that period of time. Fat grafting would be my first option, Sculptra would be a second answer.
Should a Patient with Botched Surgical Results, Be Required to Pay for a Revision Surgery?
msmmi in sf in Pleasanton, CA asks:
”Should a patient with botched plastic eye and brow lift be required to repay the surgeon for a revision?”
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Each individual plastic surgeon has his/her protocol in their office. Common protocols include not charging for a second procedure. Many offices and plastic surgeons require a facility fee. Less often full price is charged.
When it comes to the need for a revision procedure, which is a little bit different than “botched surgery”, repeat procedures are common. A certain percentage of patients who have a rhinoplasty or facelift surgery for instance, require touch-up or revision procedure. This can be in the range of 10 to 15% of patients sometimes. Due to the fact that this is not too uncommon, this possibility should be discussed prior to the procedure.
In the instance of a “botched” surgical procedure, a good trusted second party is needed to assist with defining the real true problems. A trustworthy second opinion would help to define whether there truly is a permanent complication or whether there is simply something else such as not getting the results that one desires, or a wound or swelling that should get better with time, etc. Going back to the primary surgeon, getting his/her opinion followed by a second opinion will best assess whether there is a true problem that needs fixing.
Commonly good ethical physicians will provide assistance for correcting surgical related complications at minimal or no charge. But there is no requirement to do so. Your best answer is to try to do the best you can with the primary physician/surgeon to see if he/she will provide correction of a true surgical complication at a reduced fee.
Options After Bad Browlift and Facelift?
Disappointed & Scarred in Los Angeles, CA asks:
“Im a 30yr old model(female-caucasian/hispanic). 6wks ago had facelift (modified volume adjusting) & lateral brow lift. My cheek elasticity was lax & brows were drooping (wanted both to be lifted & tightened). Dr is trying to convince me I look better, but Preop pics & video show very little difference & I still have same issues-lax skin & droopy brows, plus a bad brow scar (not sure why it was done so prominently knowing my line of work). Will time lift it more & make tighter? What about scar?”
