If you’ve undergone a facelift and feel your results no longer reflect how you see yourself, or the outcome wasn’t what you hoped for, you are not without options. A revision facelift can address concerns such as lingering jowls, visible scarring, stretched skin, or an unnatural pull, helping restore a more balanced, refreshed appearance. At Quintessa, board-certified facial plastic surgeons Dr. Andrew Campbell and Dr. Jake Thayer use advanced surgical techniques to thoughtfully correct prior work and elevate your confidence once again.
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Improve Facial Harmony After Previous Surgery
A revision facelift is a secondary facial rejuvenation surgery performed to refine or correct the results of a prior facelift. Whether your first procedure was done many years ago or produced results that appear tight, uneven, or unnatural, a revision facelift can restore harmony and improve facial balance. This surgery often involves addressing scar tissue, repositioning underlying structures, and enhancing areas that may have been overlooked. The goal is to create a more natural, refreshed look that better reflects how you feel.
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Best Candidates for a Revision Facelift
Not everyone who has undergone a prior facelift will necessarily need additional surgery, which is why candidacy is determined during a consultation. Our surgeons evaluate your facial anatomy, past surgical results, aesthetic concerns, and overall health to understand what can be safely and successfully improved.
A revision facelift may be right for you if you want to address aesthetic concerns like:
- Lingering jowls or sagging along the jawline
- Visible or poorly placed scars from prior surgery
- Stretched or overly tightened facial skin
- Asymmetry that affects facial balance
- Unnatural contours around the mouth, ears, or hairline
- Residual skin laxity or creasing that persists after the first facelift
- Aging facelift results that no longer reflect how you feel
Why a Revision Facelift Is Far More Complex
A revision facelift requires more precision than a first-time procedure because your surgeon must work around existing incision lines, scar tissue, and tissues that may have been previously tightened or repositioned. This creates a more delicate surgical environment where even small adjustments require advanced skill. In addition, your facial structures may have changed over time, making it essential to restore harmony. These factors make revision surgery a highly specialized procedure best performed by experienced surgeons.
Key Benefits and Expected Results
When performed by an experienced facial plastic surgeon, a revision facelift can refine previous outcomes and restore confidence in your appearance.
Patients often appreciate the thoughtful improvements this procedure provides, including:
- Correcting asymmetries left from an earlier facelift
- Reducing visible or poorly placed scars
- Softening areas that look overly tight or pulled
- Restoring natural facial contours and balance
- Improving lingering jowls or sagging skin
- Refining the hairline, ears, or incision placement
- Rejuvenating an aging facelift result for a refreshed look
Your Complete Revision Facelift Experience
1. Consultation
During your consultation, you meet with our facial plastic surgeons to discuss your past facelift, concerns, and goals. You’ll be asked about your medical history, previous procedures, and what you’d like to improve. Your surgeon will carefully examine your facial anatomy, scar placement, and skin quality to determine what can be safely revised. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions so you feel informed and confident moving forward.
2. Surgery
Dr. Campbell or Dr. Thayer performs your revision facelift under anesthesia. Your surgeon begins by carefully reopening previous incisions whenever possible to minimize new scarring. They then release scar tissue, elevate and reposition facial structures, and address areas that were previously over-tightened, uneven, or untreated. Once the tissues are refined, the incisions are closed with precision. You leave with dressings in place to support your healing.
3. Recovery
After your revision facelift, you can expect swelling, bruising, and a sense of tightness for the first several days. Because scar tissue is being revised, swelling may last longer than it did after your first facelift. You’ll need about two weeks of social downtime, during which you should rest, keep your head elevated, and follow all care instructions closely. Most sutures are removed within a week, and you’ll gradually begin to see more refined results over several weeks.
Client Reviews
The outcome? Subtle, undetectable, and completely natural-looking results that easily took years off my appearance.
“I had the absolute pleasure of working with Dr. Andrew Campbell at Quintessa in Delafield for my mini face and neck lift—and I can honestly say the results exceeded every expectation I had…”
Neo N.
Delafield, WI
My neck has never looked this good—truly transformative!
“From the very first consultation, Dr. Campbell and his staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. I underwent a deep plane neck lift and facelift, and I couldn’t be happier with the results…”
Lisa A.
Brookfield, WI
I highly recommend Quintessa!
“Dr. Campbell performed a mini face lift and blepharoplasty on my upper eyelids. Both procedures were done in office and turned out great!…”
Melonie P.
Mequon, WI
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Anne Jetser
Milwaukee, WI
I am extremely happy with my results and I would highly recommend his expertise!
“Doctor Campbell and his assistant Dana are an excellent team together! Doctor Campbell did an excellent job with an upper and lower eyelid lift and a chin tuck…”
Maria T.
Sheboygan, WI
My experience with Quintessa has been amazing
“The staff are always pleasant and welcoming, and they genuinely care about your specific concerns. They are very knowledgeable and helpful. If they don’t have the answer to a specific question you may have, they will go out of their way to find the answer for you…”
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Middleton, WI
Revision Facelift FAQs:
How Long Should You Wait Before Considering a Revision Facelift?
You should wait at least one year after your initial facelift before pursuing a revision. This allows swelling to resolve, tissues to heal, and the final results to settle. If you pursue revision surgery too soon, scar tissue may be too dense or facial structures may still be shifting, which can limit what can be safely corrected. During your consultation, your surgeon will evaluate your timeline and advise whether the timing is appropriate for your goals.
Is a Revision Facelift More Painful Than the First Facelift?
You may experience similar levels of discomfort as you did with your first facelift, but the presence of scar tissue can cause swelling to last a bit longer. Pain is typically manageable with prescribed medication, and most patients describe the sensation as tightness or soreness rather than intense pain. Following post-operative instructions closely will help reduce any discomfort.
Will You Have New Scars After a Revision Facelift?
In most cases, existing incision sites are used to avoid creating new scars. However, if your original incisions were poorly placed, your surgeon may need to reposition them. Over time, well-placed incisions typically soften and blend more naturally with surrounding skin.
Why Choose Quintessa for a Revision Facelift?
Quintessa is uniquely equipped to correct and refine previous facelift results with precision. Our board-certified facial plastic surgeons, Dr. Campbell and Dr. Thayer, have extensive expertise in complex facial procedures and a deep understanding of anatomy. Their advanced training enables them to thoughtfully address scar tissue, asymmetry, and aging changes to create outcomes that look natural and balanced. If you’re ready to restore confidence in your appearance, we invite you to schedule a consultation for a revision facelift.
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