Revision Facelift Westlake Village & Thousand Oaks
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Revision Facelift Surgery in Westlake Village
If you’ve had a facelift in the past but are now considering a revision procedure, Dr. Tansavatdi is the ideal surgeon for you. As a renowned facial plastic surgeon in the Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks area, she has a deep understanding of the structure and anatomy of the human face. Her experience with facelift procedures also helps her understand how to correct or revise past facelifts.
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What Is a Revision Facelift?
A revision facelift, also called a secondary facelift, is a facelift performed on a patient who has previously undergone the surgery and wants to improve their appearance. In the hands of a skilled, artistic facial surgeon like Dr. Tansavatdi, a revision facelift can yield beautiful, natural-looking results.
Why Get a Revision Facelift?
There are several reasons why an individual may decide to undergo a revision facelift. The most common reason is that the facelift is “old”—meaning it was performed at least a decade ago. Even the most beautiful facelift doesn’t last forever, because people continue to age. However, some people want a revision facelift simply because they aren’t pleased with their facelift. This could have even been done recently. Perhaps the procedure didn’t address their concerns; they may be unhappy with scarring, an unnatural “windswept” look to the face, unpleasant changes to the ears, mouth, or hairline, asymmetry, and other issues.
If you’re considering a revision facelift in the Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks area, you may be a perfect candidate. Good candidates are those who have undergone a facelift at least 1 year ago and are in good health. They must have realistic expectations about what a revision facelift can accomplish, and they may have the following:
Scars from poorly placed incisions
Asymmetry of the face
Puckering, dimpling, or creasing due to a facelift
A facelift that over-tightened the skin
A facelift performed over 10 years ago, with recurring signs of aging
A facelift performed using old surgical techniques
A facelift that did not address your aesthetic concerns
What Is a Revision Facelift Procedure Like?
A revision facelift procedure is performed under general anesthesia and takes about 3 to 5 hours, although this varies from patient to patient, depending on the level of treatment and whether other procedures are performed at the same time. Dr. Tansavatdi will use the same incision site from the previous facelift if it’s well hidden, or she will revise the incisions to a better location if they were unattractive before.
Since scarring is usually present, more meticulous work may be needed to avoid nerve injury and to reposition tissues to achieve a natural, aesthetically pleasing outcome. Dr. Tansavatdi often uses a deep-plane technique for revision procedures, as it reduces tension on the skin and allows for better correction of skin irregularities. After the revision facelift surgery, bandages and dressings will be applied to help with swelling and healing.
Preparing for a Revision Facelift
Before your revision facelift, avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements for 2 weeks prior to surgery. Dr. Tansavatdi will prescribe vitamins known to reduce bruising and swelling, and you will start them three days before surgery. Dr. Tansavatdi will also request that you do not eat or drink anything at least 12 hours beforehand. In addition, avoid smoking or using nicotine products, as this may result in additional scarring after surgery. Dr. Tansavatdi may prescribe a topical retinoid product for you to use before surgery to help speed your recovery. Oftentimes, starting hyperbaric oxygen therapy before surgery can aid the healing process, and Dr. Tansavatdi may prescribe it as well.
Recovery From a Revision Facelift
The recovery process for a revision facelift is similar to that of a regular facelift, though swelling with the second facelift usually takes a bit longer to resolve due to the scar tissue. Patients can expect to rest and be out of commission for about two weeks.
You may experience swelling, discomfort, and soreness for several days after surgery. These side effects are common and fade fairly quickly. Dr. Tansavatdi may prescribe medication to help with any discomfort during recovery, and she will also provide you with detailed post-op instructions for showering, sleeping, exercising, and returning to normal activities. It’s very important that you have follow-up appointments with Dr. Tansavatdi so she can track your progress and ensure your recovery is progressing properly.
Why Choose Dr. Tansavatdi?
When it comes to any revision surgery, the doctor you select is of the utmost importance. This is because revision surgeries require a certain level of skill in order to achieve the desired outcome. A high level of expertise is needed because, due to the previous facelift, patients’ skin will be thinner, having been stretched during the first procedure. There will also be scar tissue to consider.
This is why choosing a surgeon who specializes in facial and revision surgery is crucial. Dr. Tansavatdi knows exactly how facelifts work and how to revise and improve them. If you’re in the Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks area and are interested in a revision facelift, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Tansavatdi. Call (805) 715-4996 or contact us online.
Patient Testimonials
“Dr. Tansavatdi and her staff are incredible! I was very nervous about getting rhinoplasty and when I found Dr. T, she made me feel so comfortable. From the consultation to the post op appointments, she is there to answer any questions. Sarah and Yvonne were amazing and helped me...
“Dr. Tansavatdi and her staff are incredible! I was very nervous about getting rhinoplasty and when I found Dr. T, she made me feel so comfortable. From the consultation to the post op appointments, she is there to answer any questions. Sarah and Yvonne were amazing and helped me with anything I needed. I am so thankful I found Dr. Tansavatdi and I absolutely love my nose!”
Ashley S.
"I initially went to meet with Dr. Tansavatdi because she had gotten excellent Yelp reviews. So now I'll pay it forward to someone else trying to find a good plastic surgeon.
I was impressed from the first visit. She took time to understand my goals and reasons for want...
"I initially went to meet with Dr. Tansavatdi because she had gotten excellent Yelp reviews. So now I'll pay it forward to someone else trying to find a good plastic surgeon.
I was impressed from the first visit. She took time to understand my goals and reasons for wanting to change my face (I had just turned 60 and had been developing jowls which bothered me). I told her I wanted it to look natural, and not fake like some movie stars or people my age trying to look 30. She understood, showed me example photos, and suggested I have a deep plane face lift and also consider getting fat injected under my eyes. I had noticed for many years that I had hollows under my eyes, but I didn't know you could do anything about it. I decided to do both. She then clearly explained what I could expect from the surgery and what it would and would not fix.
Throughout the process, I felt I was in good hands, which was important because after all, it's my face! She and her staff were very professional and gave me detailed daily instructions about what to do, eat, and pills to take in the weeks before and the month after the surgery. She had videos I could watch so I knew exactly what to expect. She had several follow up visits with me to make sure I was doing well. The areas under my eyes were bruised and puffy for a while, so she injected them with something and zapped them with a laser (no extra charge) to speed up healing.
Now it's 4 months after the surgery, and I am so happy with the results! I no longer have jowls, and I'm so glad I took her advice about the hollows under my eyes because my face looks much younger and healthier with those gone. A few weeks ago, I was getting dressed up to go out and looked at my face in the mirror and thought, "I look pretty!" It had been many years since that thought had popped into my head.
I'm very glad I chose to trust her with my face."
S.M.
"I cannot possibly find enough good things to say about Doctor T and her entire staff. Dr. T did a rhinoplasty and deep neck lift for me. The results are outstanding. She is so knowledgeable and professional. She pays the very most attention to detail. She is kind and she is a...
"I cannot possibly find enough good things to say about Doctor T and her entire staff. Dr. T did a rhinoplasty and deep neck lift for me. The results are outstanding. She is so knowledgeable and professional. She pays the very most attention to detail. She is kind and she is attentive. Her staff is also unparalleled. Prepare to be WOW'ed by your experience and results!"
Jordan B.
This review is from my mother Rose who recently had a comprehensive facelift and both a upper and lower eyelid lift. She found Dr. T through Yelp based on all her fantastic reviews and honestly couldn't agree more. Dr. T is professional, thorough, understanding and makes sure ...
This review is from my mother Rose who recently had a comprehensive facelift and both a upper and lower eyelid lift. She found Dr. T through Yelp based on all her fantastic reviews and honestly couldn't agree more. Dr. T is professional, thorough, understanding and makes sure you are comfortable with all aspects of your procedure. Not only is Dr. T fantastic at what she does but she is an expert in her field. My mother was beautiful before her surgery and Dr. T enhanced my mothers natural beauty in a way that captured how she felt inside! 50 going on 35! Our family will continue to recommend Dr. T and her wonderful staff to all our friends and family! If you are feeling apprehensive or unsure Dr. T will provide you with all the answers you need to start this new chapter in your life! I should also mention her new facility is so beautiful! You can see all the hard work Dr.T and her staff put into it to make her clients feel welcome!
Abby B.
“I have worked with many surgeons as an RN. I wouldn’t go to anyone else for my face! I am almost one year post op and look great.”
Dana K.
“Let me start off by saying that I have used three other plastic surgeons for various procedures. Not only is Dr. Tansavatdi an excellent surgeon, she is great at all cosmetic procedures. She is kind, professional, and knowledgeable, while at the same time being warm and caring. ...
“Let me start off by saying that I have used three other plastic surgeons for various procedures. Not only is Dr. Tansavatdi an excellent surgeon, she is great at all cosmetic procedures. She is kind, professional, and knowledgeable, while at the same time being warm and caring. They also have a wonderful nurse who will always leave you with a smile or your face.”
Agourasue
“I wanted to improve my breathing and to fix my crooked nose, and Dr. T went above and beyond to make me feel at ease throughout the entire rhinoplasty process from our consultation to the post surgery follow ups. I chose Dr. Tansavatdi because she makes sure you are at a complet...
“I wanted to improve my breathing and to fix my crooked nose, and Dr. T went above and beyond to make me feel at ease throughout the entire rhinoplasty process from our consultation to the post surgery follow ups. I chose Dr. Tansavatdi because she makes sure you are at a complete understanding of everything that will be happening, and if I had any questions, she and her amazing staff were there to help me feel comfortable. I am so happy I had this procedure done and recommend anyone thinking about getting a rhinoplasty to meet with Dr. T. She changed my life and I feel so confident!”
Asquire29
“After my first visit with Dr. Tansavatdi and her staff, all anxiety about having eyelid surgery disappeared. They are very professional yet kind and warm and patient. I am delighted with my experience, it was not painful, recovery was not prolonged and the results are completely...
“After my first visit with Dr. Tansavatdi and her staff, all anxiety about having eyelid surgery disappeared. They are very professional yet kind and warm and patient. I am delighted with my experience, it was not painful, recovery was not prolonged and the results are completely natural. I unequivocally recommend Dr. Tansavatdi to my friends.”
Usermary
“I cannot praise Dr. Tansavatdi and her entire team enough. I had an amazing experience since the moment I arrived to her office for a consultation. Everyone is very warm and genuine, and I do value that very much. She performed a rhinoplasty and I couldn’t be any happier with th...
“I cannot praise Dr. Tansavatdi and her entire team enough. I had an amazing experience since the moment I arrived to her office for a consultation. Everyone is very warm and genuine, and I do value that very much. She performed a rhinoplasty and I couldn’t be any happier with the results. She also performed a NeckTite procedure combined with Fractora. It was my first time getting any kind of surgery done on my face, and I always felt at ease with Dr. T. and her team. Everyone is very professional, and I honestly believe Dr. T. is the best surgeon out there.”
Marie100719
“Dr. Tansavatdi is a miracle worker, plain and simple. I cannot recommend her enough. I went to Dr. T with a septoplasty that went terribly wrong. There were multiple problems done by the previous doctor. I came to Dr. T feeling insecure, hopeless, and defeated after enduring a b...
“Dr. Tansavatdi is a miracle worker, plain and simple. I cannot recommend her enough. I went to Dr. T with a septoplasty that went terribly wrong. There were multiple problems done by the previous doctor. I came to Dr. T feeling insecure, hopeless, and defeated after enduring a botched procedure. I chose Dr. T because she specializes in nasal revision surgeries. She was very up front and honest about all of the limitations of my procedure as well as the possible challenges she might face in surgery. The results of Dr. T's work FAR exceeded my expectations! She spent much longer than expected during my procedure to ensure the best results. I highly recommend Dr. Tansavatdi for any nasal procedures. She is a protectionist and truly the best at what she does. You can rest assured that you will be in good hands.”
Jaclyn H.
“I am so blessed to have found Dr. T! Not only has she performed a scar revision on my forehead, but she just recently performed a much needed and anticipated septorhinoplasty. I chose Dr. T for several reasons: She is local, she has great reviews, and I really liked her before a...
“I am so blessed to have found Dr. T! Not only has she performed a scar revision on my forehead, but she just recently performed a much needed and anticipated septorhinoplasty. I chose Dr. T for several reasons: She is local, she has great reviews, and I really liked her before and after photos of patients. Dr T and her staff are very professional, warm and friendly. All of my concerns and questions were answered and I felt very comfortable going into surgery. Post-op care is just as exceptional as pre-op and most importantly, I am beyond pleased with my results: she gave me the nose I always wanted! I highly recommend Dr. Tansavatdi for any facial cosmetic procedure. She does not disappoint!”
Michelle C.
“I was looking to improve the bump in my nose by using injectable fillers. From the first time I called, the girls in Dr. Tansavatdi’s office were warm, patient, and so helpful! As soon as I met Dr. Tansavatdi and talked to her, I knew she would be able to give me the best experi...
“I was looking to improve the bump in my nose by using injectable fillers. From the first time I called, the girls in Dr. Tansavatdi’s office were warm, patient, and so helpful! As soon as I met Dr. Tansavatdi and talked to her, I knew she would be able to give me the best experience possible. She was so charismatic and turned my dream into a reality. I could feel that she truly cares about the happiness and satisfaction of her patients. She made sure I was happy and answered all of my silly questions with no judgement at all. A few months later, I am so pleased with the results and will definitely be choosing her for all of my procedures in the future! Thank you Dr. T!”
Sedonacastro
“Dr, Tansavatdi is everything she's talked up to be. I had an ill-placed Bolotero filler in my tear troughs that had been concerning and disfiguring me for 2 years. She’s the only one I trusted (after carefully reading reviews) to inject the reversal antidote, hyaluronodiase. Sh...
“Dr, Tansavatdi is everything she's talked up to be. I had an ill-placed Bolotero filler in my tear troughs that had been concerning and disfiguring me for 2 years. She’s the only one I trusted (after carefully reading reviews) to inject the reversal antidote, hyaluronodiase. She injected my under eye and immediately the prior filler dissolved without issue. My eyes are 100% back to normal, and I wish I had found her sooner. I also had her inject my lips with Restylane and they look fabulous.”
Alison S.
"Great team & masterful plastic surgeon specializing in face & neck. I had many consultations all around & after seeing Dr Tansadvati’s work, meeting her & her staff I was convinced I was in the right place & in the best hands. I highly recommend Dr T. beca...
"Great team & masterful plastic surgeon specializing in face & neck. I had many consultations all around & after seeing Dr Tansadvati’s work, meeting her & her staff I was convinced I was in the right place & in the best hands. I highly recommend Dr T. because she will tailor her work according to your individual needs & provide a natural result. She’s got the artistic eye & skill to make you look your best and conserve your natural expression. People will wonder and only the daring will ask: “How is it that you look so good. What is your secret?”"
Giga A.
"Dr. Tans did an amazing job on my upper/lower eyelid surgery! I’m so pleased and happy at how it turned out. Dr. Tans and her staff were wonderful and treated me with kindness and respect. I totally trust her and will definitely be back for another procedure! Thank you for gi...
"Dr. Tans did an amazing job on my upper/lower eyelid surgery! I’m so pleased and happy at how it turned out. Dr. Tans and her staff were wonderful and treated me with kindness and respect. I totally trust her and will definitely be back for another procedure! Thank you for giving me back my confidence!"
Susie L.
"I just loved Dr. T and her team. Everyone is wonderful and really care about their patients. I am 57 and got an endoscopic deep plane facelift with fat transfer, underbleph and eye brow lift and i am very happy with the results. It has been a month and so far so good. No pain...
"I just loved Dr. T and her team. Everyone is wonderful and really care about their patients. I am 57 and got an endoscopic deep plane facelift with fat transfer, underbleph and eye brow lift and i am very happy with the results. It has been a month and so far so good. No pain at all. Dr. T has magic hands; she is excellent a what she does and she is a master in endoscopic surgery. I definitely recommend her and her staff. You will be in great hands with her."
Can a revision facelift be combined with other procedures?
Yes. Revision facelifts are frequently performed alongside complementary procedures such as eyelid surgery, brow lift, or fat transfer to achieve a more comprehensive, harmonious result. Dr. Tansavatdi will discuss which combinations are safe and appropriate for your goals during your private consultation.
How long will my revision facelift results last?
Your results will vary depending on the techniques used, your age, and how your skin continues to age. In general, patients can expect their outcomes to last a decade or longer when the procedure is performed using a deep plane technique.
Will my scarring be worse after a revision facelift than after my first procedure?
Not necessarily. Dr. Tansavatdi strategically uses existing incision sites whenever possible to reduce new scarring and will improve poorly placed scars from your prior surgery.
How do I know whether I should pursue a revision now or wait longer?
If your concerns are related to aging after a facelift performed more than a decade ago, waiting is rarely beneficial. If you're unhappy with a more recent result, Dr. Tansavatdi will help you determine the right timing during your one-on-one consultation.
Is a revision facelift typically more expensive than a primary facelift?
Revision facelifts are often more complex and time-intensive than primary procedures, which can affect pricing. Dr. Tansavatdi's team will provide you with a full cost breakdown for your surgical plan during your consultation, so you can plan with complete transparency.
You deserve a plastic surgeon who sees you for who you truly are. Contact Dr. Tansavatdi today to learn more about her practice and schedule your private consultation.
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