Facelift Revision

If you are considering a facelift revision (sometimes called a secondary facelift) or are disappointed with the results of a previous procedure, the Composite Facelift is the only solution that will correct and improve areas uninfluenced by current conventional techniques. This innovative procedure not only helps patients avoid the problems associated with the traditional facelift (such as a “distorted,” “pulled,” or "facelifted" look), but can also rejuvenate a fading facelift.

As a corrective or repeat procedure, the Composite Facelift can release the tension and pull that occur along the jaw line and mouth. This, combined with a unique lower eyelid surgery ( blepharoplasty) that restores and repositions eye fat along the lower eyelid, can recreate the contours that define a youthful appearance.

Since Dr. Hamra was the first surgeon to describe and analyze the possible
problems with the traditional facelift, he has a unique interest in facelift
revision surgery. His intimate familiarity with the shortcomings of the
traditional facelift makes him well qualified to correct problems caused by
the surgery. Because of the techniques he has developed, he welcomes the
chance to help patients who seek facelift revision surgery.

THE FADING FACELIFT

If you feel your facelift did not last as long as you had hoped for, or you were left with less than satisfactory results, you are not alone. Many patients have discovered that the traditional facelift performs poorly over time.

However, patients unhappy with an “unfortunate” or “bad” facelift should realize that disappointing facelift results are not the fault of the surgeon or patient. These problems indicate that the traditional facelift isn't working and must be improved. Fortunately, if you’ve already received what you consider an “unattractive facelift,” Dr. Hamra can perform a facelift revision.

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Arrows demonstrate the normal gravitational direction of aging.

Arrows show the single direction of lift - toward the ear - of the traditional facelift. Early results may be pleasing.

Over time, the results of the traditional facelift begin to show signs of tension and pull. The lower pull (short blue arrow) stays tight while the upper cheek (long blue arrow), which had only a horizontal lift, continues to fall. Areas typically not addressed by a traditional facelift (red arrows) continue to descend.

The composite facelift can correct unwanted results by lifting the muscle and fat of the cheek (red arrows) in the correct direction - toward the eye rather than toward the ear - which is the natural youthful position.

Secondary Facelift

Facelift Revision

THE FADING FACELIFT