Introduction to Revision Facelift Surgery
Revision facelift surgery offers a second chance to refine and enhance your results when a previous procedure didn’t achieve the outcome you hoped for. Dr. Ho carefully evaluates your unique anatomy, prior surgical changes, and aesthetic goals to create a customized plan that restores harmony, definition, and confidence.
What is Revision Facelift Surgery?
Revision facelift surgery refers to a facelift procedure that is performed on a patient with history of prior facelift. A patient may be a candidate for revision facelift if they are seeking corrective surgery to improve a new or persistent deformity after fully healing from recent surgery or repeat surgery several years after an initial facelift for additional facial rejuvenation. Although facelift surgery delivers permanent results, the surgical results may only last for several years out and then start to fade since the face and neck continue to age over time. Revision facelift surgery is typically much more challenging compared to primary facelift given that the facial anatomy is altered with scar tissue present. The risks of bleeding and poor healing as well as needed surgical time may be higher with revision surgery.
Dr. Ho is extensively experienced in revision facelift, drawing patients from various areas of Philadelphia and the Main Line as well as from all over Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. She is available for consultation with all patients with history of previous facelift and neck lift surgery and will devote thorough evaluation and discussion with each patient to determine whether they may benefit from revision facelift.
Educational videos
The Facelift Procedure
Learn more about the facelift procedure and how it can subtly enhance your facial harmony with insights from Dr. Tina Ho.
Facelift Surgery: Everything You Need to Know About the Deep Plane Facelift
The deep plane facelift is an advanced facelift technique that provides dramatic, long-lasting results by repositioning deeper facial tissues. Ideal candidates range from their late 30s to 60s, seeking to restore cheek volume and jawline contour. Recovery includes swelling, bruising, and ELIXIR MD™ treatments to accelerate healing, with final results visible in 6–12 months.
Facelift: What is Expected with Surgery?
Facelift surgery is performed typically with a neck lift to achieve the best rejuvenation results. The incisions are well-hidden, as they are placed along skin creases and within the hairline. During surgery, the skin is first elevated. The SMAS plane is then entered via a deep plane approach, and the deeper tissues are released and lifted. The excess skin is trimmed as the last step.
Facelift: What is Expected with Surgery?
Facelift surgery is performed typically with a neck lift to achieve the best rejuvenation results. The incisions are well-hidden, as they are placed along skin creases and within the hairline. During surgery, the skin is first elevated. The SMAS plane is then entered via a deep plane approach, and the deeper tissues are released and lifted. The excess skin is trimmed as the last step.
What Can Facelift Surgery Treat?
Facelift surgery can address several signs of facial aging, including skin laxity, facial wrinkles, sagging cheeks, jowling, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and an ill-defined jawline, helping you turn back the clock and restore your confidence with natural, rejuvenated results.
Why Choose Dr. Tina Ho for a Mini Facelift?
Dr. Tina Ho stands out among facial plastic surgeons in Philadelphia and Wayne as a double board-certified facelift specialist with dedicated training in facial rejuvenation surgery. She understands that a facelift is both an art and a science — a highly detailed and complex procedure that requires technical precision and an artistic eye to achieve natural, harmonious results. Dr. Ho stays at the forefront of modern facelift techniques to deliver the most refined and lasting outcomes for her patients.
From the initial consultation to surgery day and every follow-up visit, Dr. Ho maintains an unwavering commitment to each facelift patient. She takes the time to listen, plan, and tailor every step of the surgical process to align with the patient’s unique anatomy and aesthetic goals. Her approach focuses on restoring youthful contours while preserving the patient’s natural appearance, ensuring results that look refreshed rather than “overdone.”
As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon specializing exclusively in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures of the face and neck, Dr. Ho received advanced fellowship training under world-renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Dean Toriumi. Her expertise extends across all aspects of facial rejuvenation, including deep plane facelift, mini facelift, neck lift, and complementary procedures such as eyelid surgery and skin resurfacing.
Dr. Ho is known regionally and beyond as one of Philadelphia’s most trusted facelift surgeons, with patients traveling from throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York to seek her expertise. She devotes the time and care needed to establish realistic goals, guide patients through recovery, and ensure each person feels confident, supported, and deeply satisfied with their results.
What is Dr. Ho’s Approach to Revision Facelift?
As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Ho specializes exclusively in aesthetic surgery of the aging face. She has dedicated training in cosmetic procedures from one of the top facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship programs in the country and stays up to date in refining her knowledge and surgical techniques to provide her patients with the best surgical results. Dr. Ho is known regionally as a jawline contouring specialist and attracts patients from all over Philadelphia and the Main Line and across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and the East Coast.
Given the challenging nature of revision facelift surgery, Dr. Ho dedicates the needed time and meticulous attention to help each revision facelift patient achieve their desired surgical outcome. Her surgical technique focuses on creating beautiful, natural results through well-hidden incisions placed in the hairline and natural creases. Dr. Ho will take care to revise prominent scars and lingering earlobe deformities (e.g. pixie ear deformity) from previous surgery to maximize the surgical outcome. She is experienced in various approaches to facelift including SMAS imbrication and plication as well as deep plane approaches and will tailor her technique to the individual revision surgery patient.
The “Undetectable Era” of Revision Facelifts
In the “Undetectable Era” of plastic surgery, revision facelifts are approached with heightened expertise, precision, and artistry. A revision facelift is performed on patients who have previously undergone a facelift and now seek corrective surgery to address persistent issues or desire additional rejuvenation years after their initial procedure. Whether correcting contour irregularities, resolving visible scarring, or refining outcomes from prior surgery, this procedure demands a high level of surgical skill to improve one’s appearance without detection.
Dr. Tina Ho, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, is a trusted specialist in revision facelift surgery. Known for her deep plane facelift and neck lift expertise, she lifts and repositions deeper facial structures to restore youthful contours without producing a “tight” or artificial look. Incisions are discreetly placed along the hairline and natural creases to preserve a scarless, natural aesthetic that defines the undetectable era.
Dr. Ho is the first female facial plastic surgeon in the U.S offering ElixirMD light therapy to enhance healing. This 20-minute LED treatment begins the day after surgery and helps reduce bruising, swelling, and infection risk. Thanks to her personalized care and optimized recovery protocols, most patients return to daily life faster, looking refreshed and rejuvenated without revealing the procedure behind their transformation.
Before and After Videos
Dr. Tina Ho’s Facelift Results
This wonderful male patient in his 60s came to me for surgical consultation, bothered by his aging neck. We pursued a deep plane facelift and deep neck lift and are thrilled with his beautiful, natural results. This video displays his surgical outcome one year later. Male facelift patients with shorter hair can have undetectable scars if they are placed along natural creases and curves around the ears and heal favorably.
This kind 45 year-old female patient presented originally for chin liposuction consultation, bothered by the fullness under her chin. I instead recommended a definitive deep plane facelift and neck lift for the best facial and neck rejuvenation and contouring results. She already looks amazing at three months out in these before/after photos. Final outcome is seen at six to twelve months after surgery. We are so thrilled with her results.
This wonderful male patient in his 60s came to me for surgical consultation, bothered by his aging neck. We pursued a deep plane facelift and deep neck lift and are thrilled with his beautiful, natural results. This video displays his surgical outcome one year later. Male facelift patients with shorter hair can have undetectable scars if they are placed along natural creases and curves around the ears and heal favorably.
Enhance Your Recovery with Elixir MD
The Elixir MD™ is an innovative recovery tool that offers various treatment programs using different LED light wavelengths to achieve specific pre and post-surgical goals. These programs are supported by advanced artificial intelligence temperature controls and adjustable settings to address a range of concerns and goals. This non-invasive therapy is safe, painless, and can reduce infections after surgery while also enhancing recovery and minimizing scarring after rhinoplasty surgery.
Benefits of Elixir MD
Enhanced post-operative recovery after rhinoplasty. Using LED light, Elixir MD™ stimulates the skin to accelerate wound healing and minimize scarring post-surgery.
Improved healing and cellular repair. Specific wavelengths stimulate collagen and elastin production, which are essential for healing after surgery.
Easier rhinoplasty recovery. Reduces inflammation responsible for swelling and pain after surgery.
Improved lymphatic drainage and blood flow. Enhances the delivery of nutrients and removal of waste for optimal healing.
Elixir MD Treatment Programs for Rhinoplasty
Elixir Detox
This pre-operative therapy uses blue light to reduce the number of bacteria, oils, and toxins on the skin, reducing surgical complications such as infection.
Elixir Cellular Repair
Post-rhinoplasty, Cellular Repair uses yellow light to improve circulation, reducing bruising and swelling, accelerating healing, and shortening recovery.
Elixir NeoXcell
The NeoXcell™ treatment program combines the benefits of Elixir Cellular and Thermal to boost healing and balance melanin production for a more even skin tone.
Elixir RoXium
RoXium™ uses yellow and blue light to reduce swelling/bruising, prevent skin oxidation, decrease sebum, minimize pores, and clear the complexion.
Patient Testimonials
Real Stories from Facelift Patients
Patient Testimonial: Facelift & Neck Lift
This beautiful patient in her 40s came to me for surgical consultation, bothered by her aging face and neck. We pursued a deep plane facelift and deep neck lift to restore more youthful contour to her face, jawline, and neck. We are so grateful for her kind testimonial that describes her patient journey and for her beautiful, natural results.
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Patient Testimonials
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