A revision facelift—often referred to as a secondary facelift—is a highly specialized surgical procedure designed to enhance or restore the results of previous facial rejuvenation surgery. Clients may seek a revision facelift—also known as a secondary facelift—for a variety of reasons, all with the goal of achieving the most harmonious and enduring result:
Refinement of Previous Results
Occasionally, the outcomes of an initial facelift may not fully reflect a patient's aesthetic aspirations. Concerns such as residual laxity, minor asymmetries, or subtle imperfections can be expertly addressed in a revision procedure.
Continued Natural Aging
As time progresses, natural changes in anatomy may subtly alter the youthful contours originally achieved, prompting some to refresh and maintain their rejuvenated appearance.
Scar Optimization
If visible or suboptimal scars remain from a previous surgery, revision techniques allow for meticulous reassessment and improvement of scar placement and quality.
Correction of Prior Surgical Issues
On rare occasions, surgical complications from a prior procedure—such as irregularities or healing concerns—may require refined correction in experienced hands.
Through advanced techniques and a highly personalized approach, a revision facelift performed by an expert can restore balance, symmetry, and natural elegance.
Cosmetic Complications Clinic
At the Face Institute we run a unique cosmetic complications clinic. Due to our expertise in facial surgery and nonsurgical treatments we can repair and reconstruct unsuccessful cosmetic surgery.
Scope of Treatments:
- Revision face and neck lift surgery
- Scar revision
- Surgical removal of permanent fillers and reconstruction
- Revision fat grafting
- Treatment of facial asymmetry with fat grafting and/or bespoke facial implants
- Lip lift reversal surgery
- Management of facial paralysis secondary to cosmetic procedures
- Management of skin loss from prior cosmetic procedures
Case Study 1
Patient following massive skin loss during a facelift procedure performed at another clinic. Revision extended preservation deep plane facelift + scar removal + deep neck lift by Dr Faris + panfacial fat grafting by Dr Schmidt.
Patient Testimonial:
Dear Dr. Faris, Dr. Schmidt, and the team, I have wanted to write this letter for a long time, because I will never forget what you did for me. Before my original surgery at a facelift medical center based in Amsterdam, I had spent nearly two years researching the type of facelift and neck lift I wanted...
Case Study 2
Following ~20 years of complications from permanent bio alcamid fillers and multiple prior unsuccessful removal surgeries. Lip lift reversal and complete removal of migrated bio alcamid fillers (with neurostimulator guidance) by Dr Faris + panfacial fat grafting by Dr Schmidt.
Patient Testimonial:
About 20 years ago, I unfortunately had permanent fillers placed in my face. bio alcamid was injected into both cheeks, just below my cheekbones. What followed was a 15-year search and multiple unsuccessful surgeries — until I came to Face Institute...