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Recently, among people who have undergone facial contouring surgery, more and more are considering revision contouring surgery and contacting us with questions. There are often cases where they were not satisfied with the first surgery or, as time passes, the results no longer feel right, leading them to come back for another consultation. Today, we will look at what points to check if you want to achieve the desired results from facial contouring surgery.
Can revision contouring surgery be done?
Revision contouring surgery is possible. However, since the bone structure has already been anatomically altered after one surgery, the first priority is to accurately check the current skeletal condition through a CT scan. Rather than judging by appearance alone, the internal structure must be analyzed to determine whether facial contouring surgery is possible and what improvements are needed.
Appropriate timing for revision contouring surgery
Revision contouring surgery should be performed at least 6 months after the first surgery. The reason is that it takes about that long for the bones and surrounding tissues to settle. Before 6 months, swelling and changes are not fully complete, so the results cannot be assessed accurately. If a long time has passed, such as 2.5 to 3 years or more, removing fixation pins and similar procedures may become more complicated. Therefore, the most appropriate timing is considered to be between 6 months and 2.5 years.
How to choose a clinic
Revision contouring surgery is relatively complex, so it is necessary to choose a surgeon with extensive experience in facial contouring surgery methods. It is a good idea to carefully check the clinic’s history, actual surgery cases, and reviews. Also, if you have an in-person consultation, you may often gain trust from the director’s experience and explanation style, so we recommend that you do so.
Revision contouring surgery naturally requires a major decision, but if facial contouring surgery methods are properly prepared, good results can be achieved. Even if you do not decide to undergo surgery again, simply receiving an expert diagnosis of your current condition can be very helpful.
