Cheek discoloration after Face Lift

Without seeing your face, I can't really comment specifically, but several possibilities exist. Most bruising resolves by two weeks, so 45 days of it would be unlikely to be bruising. In some patients who experience excessive bruising or who develop a hematoma (blood collection), a condition called hemosiderin... more

I agree with the other consultants that the bluish discoloration may represent a small amount of blood which remained under the skin.  Some thin skinned individuals may also note the proliferation of spider veins after this type of surgery.  Neovascularization (or the ingrowth of blood vessels) is a... more

It is very possible to see skin discoloration six weeks after a facelift. This is probably a sign of old blood collected under the skin. Do not be concerned - the body will absorb and disperse this fluid.

It is not normal to have discoloration 6+ weeks after a facelift but it could be some resolving bruising that occurred at surgery.  Arnica  creams, massage and manual lympahtic drainage can possibly help speed the resolution.  It should all go away at some point.

This is slightly confusing. The platysma is generally in the neck and tapers out and nearly disappears by the time it reaches the cheek, It sounds as if you may have experienced a hematoma. These can be evacuated via a variety of techniques. Topical massage and arnica may help.