Redeeming Features
Often, they have done a lot of research: not wanting to encounter another poor result, they scour the web and travel across the world to reach their ultimate decision of whom to trust for round two.
First time
Choosing to undergo a facial plastic surgery procedure is not something to be taken lightly. Due diligence includes questioning yourself and your surgeon to ascertain if you are a good fit.
- What are my motivations? Am I aware of what this procedure involves? Is my surgeon experienced in performing this procedure? Have the risks been explained to me? Am I comfortable that the surgeon and his team will guide and support me at each step of preparation, procedure and recovery?
Of course, it’s often only with hindsight that people realise what they didn’t know.
Disappointment
One of my patients, an Australian citizen living overseas, told me about her first experience with facial plastic surgery, that unfortunately hadn’t gone smoothly. At the time, she was in her late forties and after consulting with a surgeon, went on to have a “mini lift”, a procedure focused on lifting the lower face only.
It was only when she was left with visible scarring in front of her ears and what she described as “pixie ears” that she realised that there really is no such thing as a mini lift, because the face is a whole and must be treated as such. When you alter one area of the face, it impacts the overall facial aesthetic.
She also left that first procedure with her skin pulled tightly and feeling like she was wearing a muzzle.
Aside from that, even though she described the overall experience as “horrible”, she was pragmatic about moving forwards and making the most of her life. She got the jawline she wanted and adapted to the other concerns that came with it.
She wore camouflage make-up to cover the scars and positioned her hair to cover her ears.
Extensive research
When, eight years later, the scarring hadn’t resolved substantially, and she still only ever wore her hair out to cover her ears, she began researching in more detail.
She compiled a detailed spreadsheet of Ear, Nose and Throat (E.N.T.) surgeons who worked exclusively with the face.
As part of her research, she consulted with several surgeons including Dr Neil Gordon, my esteemed colleague in the USA, and she also met with me via Zoom.
Several years later, she came to Australia to meet with me in person.
Before and two weeks after Deep Plane Face and Necklift Surgery.
Fast forward 11 years
Turning back the clock may not be possible, but wisdom does come with experience.
From my patient’s first experience, she became even more cognisant with the need to choose carefully, asking to see the before and after photos of patients who had undergone a similar procedure. We were also able to connect her with five other patients who had deep plane face and necklift surgery with me, so she could discuss patient-to-patient what to expect, while being aware that every person’s experience is unique.
Deep Plane Face and Necklift Surgery
My patients will often have had non-surgical procedures such as fillers, muscle relaxing injectable treatments, and / or laser, then come to realise the limitations of that approach.
For this patient, the unsatisfactory elements of her mini lift could thankfully be improved.
It was only after I performed the Deep Plane Face and Necklift Surgery procedure that she realised the cognitive load she had been carrying. While she had maintained a positive mindset, it was only when aesthetic harmony was restored that she realised the toll of her initial poor result.
Aesthetic surgery procedures, while coming with risks, are meant to address your aesthetic concerns, not add stress in daily life.
Now when the wind blows, my patient isn’t worried. Her hair can blow freely, without the level of self-consciousness she was experiencing. She has no scarring in front of her ears, and she has ear lobes again.
Before and Two weeks after Deep Plane Face and Necklift Surgery.
Hindsight
Some people are not as resilient as this patient. Most people who choose to undergo a facial plastic surgery procedure are dissatisfied about an aspect of their appearance. When surgery doesn’t improve things, it can impact their mental health and overall sense of wellbeing.
Your face matters. Ideally you will have a result that uplifts you in every way the first time around. If your surgery didn’t go to plan, ideally you will find the courage to explore if there is a solution.
If you would like to make an appointment to see me (with referral from your GP) please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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All surgeries on this page are performed by Dr George Marcells and are published with the consent of his patients.
There is no guarantee that your results will be similar as surgical outcomes vary. All content on our page is general in nature and does not imply a guarantee of similar outcomes or act in substitute of professional medical advice.
Any surgery or invasive procedure carries inherent risks and has recovery time. For more information, please see our website www.drgeorgemarcells.com.au.
Dr Marcells is a Specialist Head and Neck Surgeon with great experience in Facial Plastic surgery FRACS
(Registration: MED0001133270)
First time
Choosing to undergo a facial plastic surgery procedure is not something to be taken lightly. Due diligence includes questioning yourself and your surgeon to ascertain if you are a good fit.- What are my motivations? Am I aware of what this procedure involves? Is my surgeon experienced in performing this procedure? Have the risks been explained to me? Am I comfortable that the surgeon and his team will guide and support me at each step of preparation, procedure and recovery?
Disappointment
One of my patients, an Australian citizen living overseas, told me about her first experience with facial plastic surgery, that unfortunately hadn’t gone smoothly. At the time, she was in her late forties and after consulting with a surgeon, went on to have a “mini lift”, a procedure focused on lifting the lower face only. It was only when she was left with visible scarring in front of her ears and what she described as “pixie ears” that she realised that there really is no such thing as a mini lift, because the face is a whole and must be treated as such. When you alter one area of the face, it impacts the overall facial aesthetic. She also left that first procedure with her skin pulled tightly and feeling like she was wearing a muzzle. Aside from that, even though she described the overall experience as “horrible”, she was pragmatic about moving forwards and making the most of her life. She got the jawline she wanted and adapted to the other concerns that came with it. She wore camouflage make-up to cover the scars and positioned her hair to cover her ears.Extensive research
When, eight years later, the scarring hadn’t resolved substantially, and she still only ever wore her hair out to cover her ears, she began researching in more detail. She compiled a detailed spreadsheet of Ear, Nose and Throat (E.N.T.) surgeons who worked exclusively with the face. As part of her research, she consulted with several surgeons including Dr Neil Gordon, my esteemed colleague in the USA, and she also met with me via Zoom. Several years later, she came to Australia to meet with me in person.Before and two weeks after Deep Plane Face and Necklift Surgery.
Fast forward 11 years
Turning back the clock may not be possible, but wisdom does come with experience. From my patient’s first experience, she became even more cognisant with the need to choose carefully, asking to see the before and after photos of patients who had undergone a similar procedure. We were also able to connect her with five other patients who had deep plane face and necklift surgery with me, so she could discuss patient-to-patient what to expect, while being aware that every person’s experience is unique.Deep Plane Face and Necklift Surgery
My patients will often have had non-surgical procedures such as fillers, muscle relaxing injectable treatments, and / or laser, then come to realise the limitations of that approach. For this patient, the unsatisfactory elements of her mini lift could thankfully be improved. It was only after I performed the Deep Plane Face and Necklift Surgery procedure that she realised the cognitive load she had been carrying. While she had maintained a positive mindset, it was only when aesthetic harmony was restored that she realised the toll of her initial poor result. Aesthetic surgery procedures, while coming with risks, are meant to address your aesthetic concerns, not add stress in daily life. Now when the wind blows, my patient isn’t worried. Her hair can blow freely, without the level of self-consciousness she was experiencing. She has no scarring in front of her ears, and she has ear lobes again.Before and Two weeks after Deep Plane Face and Necklift Surgery.
