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Paul M. Steinwald, is a board-certified plastic surgeon serving the Center for Cosmetic Surgery with offices in Denver and Golden, Colorado. A highly accomplished surgeon with over 21 years of experience, Dr. Steinwald is known for his friendly, personalized approach and natural-looking results. While he has expertise in a wide range of cosmetic surgery procedures, he specializes in tummy tucks, as well as breast augmentation and breast reduction, including gynecomastia surgery. A pioneer in gender-confirming chest masculinization, commonly called “top surgery,” Dr. Steinwald has also become a sought-after expert, with an international patient base. Dr. Steinwald earned his medical degree, graduating near the top of his class, from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He then completed a general surgery residency at George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, D.C., followed by a plastic surgery residency at the University of California, San Francisco. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Prior to joining the Center for Cosmetic Surgery in 2014, Dr. Steinwald ran a successful solo plastic surgery practice on Chicago’s North Shore and served as Vice-Chair of the Department of Surgery at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, Illinois. A RealSelf Top Doctor, Dr. Steinwald is a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
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A: . . . and you should have nice improvements of your developing jowl areas and/or early neck laxity with a "mini-facelift", which I have performed on patients as young as you. This is thought to achieve an average of a "7-10 year improvement" in most patients (perhaps less so in younger, more subtle cases), but should also "slow down" future aging to a degree. Best regards!
A: It’s unfortunate that you are still experiencing discomfort this far out from your surgery. I have seen improvement in sensation and nerve issues as far as 18 months out, so you will hopefully continue to improve in the future.
A: The greater auricular nerve is vulnerable to injury during facelifts, and can be injured by being cut, cauterized, caught in a suture, or just beat up. The various types of injury do tend to heal, with the exception of a nerve that has been completely interrupted and not repaired. Assuming this is not the case (most of us would repair the nerve ends if they were seen to be cut during surgery) then you should see continued recovery of sensation. The rule of thumb is that nerves regenerate at 1 mm per day, though you might see continued improvement for 12-18 months post-procedure. Discuss any residual questions you may have with your surgeon.
A: . . . in that patients (especially in the summer) can get more sun than they think through thinner clothes (and non-UV-protected bathing suits), even "under there". Probably won't be as necessary after several months/when fall arrives, and most scarring is determined by genetics/"tincture of time" anyway. Hope this helps!
A: I would estimate this could take at least 3-6 months (possibly longer) to resolve, and certainly no potential interventions should be planned before this time (but of course stay in touch with your surgeon for reassessments as she sees fit . . . )