3 weeks post op Facelift/ Fat Transfer, I have asymmetry of my cheeks. How long do I have to wait to be symmetrical? (photo)

September 10, 2014
Asked By:gardenesse in Deep River, CT

I am concerned that when i put my hair back for dance class, the slight asymmetry of cheeks will be apparent and tip off my eagle-eye classmates about my surgery. I do not want to broadcast my procedures to the world. If i wait another week to go to class, in your experience will things relax a bit more, or would i have to wait a full three months for my cheeks to become a bit more symmetrical? Or could i possibly lose more fat unevenly during that time. Thank you for your response.

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September 24, 2014

Answer: Asymmetry

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September 24, 2014

Answer: Asymmetry

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September 17, 2014

Answer: Cheek asymmetry

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September 17, 2014

Answer: Cheek asymmetry

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September 15, 2014

Answer: Some asymmetry three weeks after a facelift is fairly common.

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September 15, 2014

Answer: Some asymmetry three weeks after a facelift is fairly common.

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