Chicago SMAS Facelift doctors
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Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
880 W Central Rd Suite 3100, Arlington Heights |
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Anil R. Shah, MD
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon
845 N Michigan Avenue Suite 934E, Chicago |
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Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Northbrook |
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Robert Frank, MD
Munster Plastic Surgeon
929 Ridge Road Suite 6, Munster |
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Peter D. Geldner, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
680 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 1325, Chicago |
Recent Answers
Four months after SMAS facelift my face is still wide where the SMAS was folded for suturing. Is there a reason why a surgeon elects to fold the SMAS rather than trim (SMASectomy)?
The SMAS procedure you had may have been done to restore facial volume. However, at only 4 months after surgery, swelling is more likely to account for the facial width. You may discuss it with your plastic surgeon but waiting a few more months may help.
My swelling was much worse on left side after surgery to begin with and then I developed an infection in left ear incisions and had to take course of Cipro. The skin in front of my left ear is still more swollen and numb and numb than the right but not enough for anyone else to notice. What is visible is how swollen my left earlobe is. My right earlobe looks completely normal. Could the facelift also have made my left earlobe swell and will it resolve in time?
Given your infection on the left, I think that the earlobe swelling can be expected to be prolonged more ton that side. In most instances, this should return to normal.
My swelling was much worse on left side after surgery to begin with and then I developed an infection in left ear incisions and had to take course of Cipro. The skin in front of my left ear is still more swollen and numb and numb than the right but not enough for anyone else to notice. What is visible is how swollen my left earlobe is. My right earlobe looks completely normal. Could the facelift also have made my left earlobe swell and will it resolve in time?
What you describe is normal and does get better. Ask your surgeon if it is OK to massage the swollen earlobe to help promote the swelling to resolve. (Rub the earlobe with your thumb and index finger for 5 minutes 5 to 6 times per a day.)