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What Would Cause aN Indentation/crease in Face Post SMAS Facelift? (photo)

I had a SMAS facelift 3 months ago. On the left side of my face between the corner of my mouth and jowl, there is an indentation about a 1/2"...

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Still Some Jowls After Face Lift and Neck Lift? (photo)

I had a vertical face lift and neck lift 3 months ago and it was to help with early sign of aging and also it was supposed to get rid of the jowls...

12 doctor answers | 2 community comments

Has Anyone Ever Shown Traumatic Mental Problems After Having Surgery?

My sister had a facelift in April and since then has been in mental distress. She refuses to look in a mirror and is having severe panic attacks....

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12 Weeks After my Face Lift and Rigth Eyebrow/ Forehead is Still Paralyzed, Will this be Permanent?

The doctor that performed the face lift is very capable and has a very good reputation, so i keep trying to convince myself that the nerve was not...

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I Would Really Appreciate the Opinion of an Expert? (photo)

I had a Facelift 2.5 months ago. Everything went smooth except for the work behind my ear, the folds are horrible, they are getting worse with time...

19 doctor answers

Extended Recovery After Facial Surgery, Is Swelling and Distortion Normal 3 Months Post-Op

3 months ago I had a septoplasty, face/neck lift, endoscopic brow lift, lower bleph, fat grafting under the eyes and in nasal folds, and C02 laser...

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Can Sensation Return After Facelift Without Any Pins & Needles Sensations Beforehand?

I've never had any pins and needles or other odd sensations after my facelift three months ago. However I believe the area of numbness around my...

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I Am 5 Months Post Op Facelift and Belphoraplasty?

At 3 months I noticed shadows developing on my face. Shadows appeared under my eyes to the top of my cheek bones. There is still swelling under my...

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Numbness and Pain 3 Months After Face Lift?

I am 3 months out from my cheek/neck lift. The left side of my face feels almost normal with just a small amount of numbness in the cheek and behind...

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Will I Need Further Face Lift? (photo)

Had a macs face lift three months ago.I had a thin face and no sagging to neck but some jowls.I had fat grafting to cheeks.I had a long face with good...

8 doctor answers | 1 community comment

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