Facial contouring

Facial contouring revision surgery

VIEW's facial contouring revision is designed for patients unhappy with a previous contouring result or dealing with irregular bone shape. The team reviews photos, X-rays and CT scans in detail before planning a correction suited to the remaining bone and tissue; surgery time depends on the technique required.

Who it suits

Asymmetric or unsatisfactory results from a previous contouring surgery
Irregular facial bone shape or unevenly cut bone from an earlier operation
Too little or too much bone removed during a prior procedure

Technique highlights

Facial photos, X-rays and CT scans are analysed in detail before the revision plan is drawn up
Handles both cases needing further bone removal and cases needing reconstruction where too much was taken
High-quality equipment and surgeons experienced specifically in revision cases are used
Backed by a patented contouring technique and the 2018 Grand Award for Facial Contouring

Surgical steps

Facial proportion, bone thickness, skin elasticity and nerve position from the earlier surgery are analysed
If too little bone was removed, the extent of additional surgery is defined and unwanted bone is taken out
If too much bone was removed, a bone mould is used to help reconstruct and restore the over-cut area

Recovery & aftercare

About 1 day of initial recovery
Sutures removed and progress checked over the first 2 weeks
Follow-up CT and X-ray checks within 1-6 months after surgery
The final result may take about 6 months as soft tissue settles around the corrected bone

Risks & things to consider

Revision surgery requires greater skill than a first-time operation because tissue and bone may already be scarred or misaligned from the original surgery
This should be planned as a definitive final correction, since repeated surgery adds risk
Results depend on each patient's remaining bone and tissue condition, so identical outcomes cannot be guaranteed

Frequently asked questions

Is revision surgery riskier than the first operation?

Yes — soft tissue may already be attached to bone that was reshaped irregularly in the first surgery, making separation harder, so a surgeon experienced specifically in revision cases must plan very carefully.

When can I start dental treatment after revision surgery?

If you can open your mouth comfortably and the intraoral wound has healed, dental treatment can generally start about 1 month after surgery.

How long before I see the final result after revision surgery?

Soft tissue around the bone can take up to 6 months to settle into the corrected structure, so it's best to wait through the full recovery period before judging the final result.