I had a traditional face lift and neck lift 4 weeks ago. The skin on my cheeks are still light grey in color from the flap that was created during the surgery (area from chin to upper check extending from side of face to midline between nose and edge at hairline). The grey color does not look like a bruise, which have for the most part have gone away, however the grey color is even and very noticeable. Is this normal and what is causing this?
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January 7, 2013
Answer: Grey Color to Skin at 4 Weeks after Facelift
Both ABRPRS and ABPS surgeons are board certified to perform facelift surgery. It comes down to experience. Here are some suggestions:Finding the right facelift specialist requires diligence. I recommend starting with an in office consultation with a specialist that can demonstrate experience ...
I would make sure that you ask you surgeon this question as he has more detailed knowledge of your skin, and healing progress. I typically advise waiting 2-3 weeks before starting Retin-A after a facelift.
Occasional patients can experience irritation of muscles following facelifts and these issue nearly always resolve with time. If the spasms continue to be problematic, some Botox can be helpful. Make sure your surgeon is familiar with this treatment, but know that over time, this...