Botched Facial Surgery Correction in Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Allan Wulc, a leading board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Philadelphia, has over 30 years of experience in corrective cosmetic surgery to resolve botched surgical outcomes to help you achieve the natural-looking results you wanted from the start.

Are You Living with Botched Facial Surgery? We Can Help.

At W Cosmetic Surgery™, we understand how devastating it is when facial surgery doesn’t go as planned. Whether due to mistakes in technique or misjudgment of what was needed, the results of a botched surgery are deeply disappointing. Dr. Allan Wulc brings world-class surgical expertise to these challenging cases.

The Dr. Wulc Difference

What is Botched Facial Surgery Correction?

Corrective facial surgery involves revising or correcting a prior facial procedure that resulted in a disappointing outcome. Whether your facial surgery led to unnatural-looking results, facial distortion, or unexpected complications, Dr. Wulc uses his knowledge of facial anatomy and artistic expertise to bear in order to correct these issues. His personalized, detail-oriented approach ensures that your new outcome looks balanced and in harmony with your natural features.

Common Reasons for Corrective Cosmetic Surgery

Patients may seek corrective surgery for several reasons, including the following:

Artificial or overly tight results: Skin pulled too tight, leading to unnatural appearances.
Pixie ears: Ears that appear distorted or pulled down due to an overly aggressive facelift.
Distorted facial features: Over-repositioning of facial tissues can leave patients with an asymmetrical or unnatural look.
Incorrect procedure choice: In some cases, the wrong type of procedure was performed, such as undergoing a traditional facelift when a deep plane facelift was the correct procedure for the patient, or liposuction was chosen rather than addressing the deeper tissues causing fullness under the chin..
Short-term results: Many patients are initially satisfied with a facial surgery but then see the signs of aging reappear when a facelift fails to produce the long-term changes they expected.

Are You a Candidate for Corrective Facial Surgery?

Patients dissatisfied with the results of a surgery performed at another local or national practice may be candidates for corrective facial surgery. If a previous facelift, neck lift, or other facial surgery has disappointed you, you may benefit from revision surgery. Dr. Wulc recommends waiting six months to a year after the first surgery to allow for complete healing before considering a revision. This approach ensures the facial tissues have fully settled and provides the canvas for precise and successful correction.

Step One: Evaluating Your Condition

During a private consultation with Dr. Wulc, he will carefully assess the results of your initial procedure to understand what went wrong and why. You’ll have the opportunity to share your concerns and what you had hoped the surgery would do. Dr. Wulc will explain the revision process, discuss whether you are a good candidate for surgery, and outline a customized treatment plan to achieve the best possible results.

Preparing for Facial Plastic Revision Surgery

Preparing for corrective facial surgery is similar to preparing for the initial surgery. Patients are advised to avoid certain medications, herbal supplements, and smoking in the weeks leading up to the procedure. Dr. Wulc and his team will provide detailed instructions, ensuring you’re fully prepared for revision surgery and recovery.

What Does Correcting Botched Plastic Surgery Entail?

Revision surgery requires a delicate and artistic touch, especially when addressing scar tissue or areas of thinner skin left by the initial procedure. The anatomy may be very different because it has been altered by a previous surgeons’ hands or because excess fat or fillers may have been introduced. Dr. Wulc may use the same incision sites or place new incisions to resolve the issues the first surgery may have caused. His goal is to address any asymmetries, release excess scar tissue, and refine the original results, using minimally invasive techniques to leave you with a more natural-looking, youthful appearance.

What is the Recovery After Corrective Facial Surgery?

While each patient’s recovery is unique, the healing process after a revision surgery is similar to or shorter than experienced with the initial procedure. It is normal to experience some swelling and bruising, which typically subsides over a few weeks. Most patients can return to normal activities within seven to ten days, and final results are usually visible in three to four months.

Are There Risks Associated with Correcting Botched Facial Surgeries?

Selecting the right surgeon is the most critical factor in a successful revision surgery. Dr. Wulc’s extensive experience in facial anatomy and corrective surgery significantly reduces the risks of complications. While there are potential risks, such as infection or prolonged healing, these are rare when the procedure is performed with the expertise of Dr. Wulc.

Why Choose Dr. Allan Wulc for Your Corrective Surgery?

Dr. Allan Wulc is a quadruple board-certified facial plastic surgeon with decades of experience correcting botched facial surgery results. His unique blend of artistry and precision allows him to deliver natural-looking outcomes, even in the most challenging cases. Patients who seek revision surgery with Dr. Wulc benefit from his:

Empathy and Understanding

Dr. Wulc truly listens to his patients and addresses their individual concerns.

Advanced Surgical Techniques

His minimally invasive approach focuses on achieving beautiful, balanced results.

Expertise in Facial Anatomy

As a specialist in eye and facial plastic surgery, Dr. Wulc understands the nuances of facial structure and ensures that revision surgeries blend seamlessly with the patient’s natural features.

Artistic Background

Dr. Allan Wulc combines his background in the arts—including painting, sculpture,—withsurgical expertise to deliver results that are as much art as they are science. His passion for artistic facial restoration allows him to create beautifully natural outcomes for each patient.

Awards and Experience

With over 30 years of experience and quadruple board certification, Dr. Wulc has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and a Philadelphia Magazine Top Doc for more than 30 consecutive years. He is a leader in his field, specializing in both facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

At W Cosmetic Surgery™, we are dedicated to restoring not just your appearance but also your confidence. We know that facial surgery gone wrong can be an emotional burden, and we’re here to guide you through the process of recovery, both physically and mentally.

Botched Facial Surgery Correction FAQ

Why do some facelifts lead to unnatural results?

Sometimes, the skin is over-tightened, and the underlying muscles and fat are not correctly addressed during a facelift. This may lead to excessive tension on the surface of the skin and unnatural or pulled results. Dr. Wulc makes it a top priority to ensure he delivers natural results and corrects these issues.

When will patients be able to go out in public again?

Most patients feel comfortable going out in public about a week after their corrective cosmetic surgery. They are welcome to use makeup to hide any scarring or noticeable signs of the procedure once the incisions have healed.

What can’t corrective cosmetic surgery do?

Corrective cosmetic surgery does not resolve every facial issue. While it offers facial rejuvenation and corrects botched surgeries, it doesn’t address additional concerns like fine lines around the mouth or lips, excessive skin in the eye region, or brow and inner eye lines. For these issues, Dr. Wulc may suggest other procedures like a brow lift or blepharoplasty.

How long do results last?

While this procedure may resolve visible signs of aging, it does not stop the aging process. Results vary based on overall health, genetics, sun exposure, and lifestyle choices like smoking and drinking. Healthy patients with good lifestyle habits generally enjoy long-lasting results.