I have had jaw surgey 3 times due to facial trauma when i was younger. The last surgery was a year ago and included bone grafts to rebuild my left joint and cheek due to condylar resorption. I still have size asymmetry between the left and right sides of my face. When I pull the soft tissue back on the left side, it looks normal. It is still very difficult for me to smile, and my upper lip does not rise on the left side. What can I do?
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January 7, 2014
Answer: Loose skin and asymmetry after jaw surgery...will facelift help?
Your concerns are best addressed by your own surgeon. Seven weeks is too early to make a final pronouncement about the operation but your surgeon should be willing to see you at your request to address your concerns.
It's very possible that you are still experiencing swelling from your #facelift procedure as you heal. The #healing process in general can take up to one month for the majority of swelling to subside, incisions to close, sutures to come out, and for bruising to completely go away. #Recovery ...
Based on your comments, seek a second opinion as soon as possible. What you are saying is highly unusual. I have never heard of the oil production, burning, blood under skin, etc... Take copies of your medical records, including your operative notes to your second opinion....
