Facelift- Case 2
Dr. John Burns, FACS





This case illustrates what can be accomplished with a facelift revision. Her previous facelift surgery performed by another surgeon. Dr. Burns performed a "Lift and Fill" secondary facelift with deep plane, SMAS stacking and elevation with fat grafting. Lateral brow elevation through extended facelift brow incision.
Procedure Details
- Facelift Procedure Length: 3 hours
- Anesthesia: General (occasionally local with sedation for smaller procedures)
- In/Outpatient: Outpatient
- Side Effects: Temporary swelling, bruising, and some pain
- Recovery: Back to work with makeup: 1 week
- More strenuous activity: 2 weeks
- Final Facelift Appearance: 1-2 months for swelling to completely resolve
- Duration of Facelift Results: About 10 years
Research Lift and Fill Facelift by Dr. Burns