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Divots in Cheek Following Neck/Face Lift

asked 1 year ago by elizabethjk in New England
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
Question viewed 859 times
Tags: cheeks, divot, options

8 Weeks Ago. - What to do?

20 answers to Divots in Cheek Following Neck/Face Lift

+3

Irregularities after a facelift

You are very early after your facelift, so there has not been enough time to consider a revision yet. Hopefully the irregularities will iron out with some careful care by your surgeon. If not, the fix will depend on what the problem is due to.
Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drbrent.com

+2

Lumps, bumps after facelift

Sorry you are having trouble.  Unfortunately,  small lumps or bumps and minor skin irregularities can happen after facelift.  This is not the norm, but happens in about 20% of people.  They nearly alway resolve after 4-6 months.   If they don't, there are fillers that can help.
Gordon Lewis, MD

Richmond Plastic Surgeon
+2

Bumps after face lift

It is very common to have bumps following face lift especially in area where the muscles have been tightened such as below the jaw line and on the sides of the face or from uneven liposuctioning.  Very small bumps may be from knots in the lifting sutures.  Lumpiness along the incisions is normal.  Generally within several months these lumps will have softened and be imperceptible.   Contact your surgeon with these concerns or seek a second opinion.  Give it a... more
Mark Loury, MD

Fort Collins Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Lumps, Bumps, & Divots after Lower Facelift and Neck Lift

Hi elizabethjk, Minor irregularities with bump, lumps, or divots can be seen after face lift or neck lift surgery. These irregularities typically resolve over time, and 2 months after cosmetic surgery is still very early. Speak with your face lift surgeon regarding any concerns you have. Best of luck. Dr. Chaboki
Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.potomacplasticsurgery.com

+2

Are lumps after a facelift normal?

It is very common to have minor irregularities after a facelift.  Often, this can be due to a suture or a retained small hematoma.  The vast majority resolve spontaneously over 6 months.  . 
Neal Goldberg, MD

Westchester Plastic Surgeon
+2

Irregularities after facelift should fade with time

Minor irregularities after facelift surgery can occur and almost always resolve on their own. It may be related to suture pull, small blood collections, asymmetric swellig, etc. I would certainly have your surgeon check out your concerns. A better assessment can be made after examining the area.
Thomas A Lamperti, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
+2

Lumps, bumps, and dents are common in the early healing phase of facelifts

Unless extreme, I would not be concerned at all about lumps, bumps, and dents in your cheek area for 3-4 months after facelifts. Sometimes these irregularities are so mild that they don't show and are only palpable, and sometimes they are actually visible. Either way, all but the most extreme fade spontaneously. Give it 3 months before you worry!
Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD

Saint Louis Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.nayakplasticsurgery.com

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Contour irregularities after facelift and necklift

Facelift and necklift surgery involves a significant amount of surgery throughout the cheek, jowl and neck area. There may be small clots and sutures which create some minor irregularities under the skin soon after surgery. You may allow more time for healing to occur and these issues to resolve, but you should follow up with your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns.
Olivia Hutchinson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
+2

Facelift recovery

It is not uncommon to see soft tissue irregularities for months after a facelift. It can take up to 6 months for them to fully resolve. What is important is that month by month from now onward, you should start to see them get better.
Anita Mandal, MD

Palm Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon
+2

Face Lift, Mini Face Lift, The Palmer Celebrity Face Lift, Beverly Hills Face Lift

Nothing.  Try and let your face heal from the Face Lift if you've had a traditional face Lift, the tissues heal over 3-6 months.  If, on the other hand you had a miniaturized, Mini, C, S or other lesser Face Lift you may want to ask the plastic and cosmetic surgeon that did your Face Lift about the area(s) that concern you.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
+2

These types of issues often work their way out with time.

While you are waiting, hyaluronic acid fillers can be used to fill in these types of issues.  I think it is not reasonable to expect your surgeon to be responsible for these types of issues.  Office policies vary but expect to pay the usual office rates to have these divots filled in with Restylane.  Over time, the divots related to surgery will soften and diminish.  
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
+2

Too early

You are way too early out -irregularities are not uncommon and should resolve themselves-it's difficult to assess without seeing a picture
Edward J. Bednar, MD

Charlotte Plastic Surgeon
+1

Cheek irregularity Following Neck/Face Lift

8 weeks is still relatively early in healing process after your surgery. There are still irritated nerves and tight muscles. Be patient and continue to follow up with your surgeon as directed.
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Facelift

I would wait for 6 months to pass, then consider filler options if needed. Thank you for your question and good luck with everything.
Vivek Bansal, MD

Danville Plastic Surgeon
+1

Facelift - Divots in Cheek Following Neck/Face Lift

The good news is that it's only 8 weeks since your surgery and, as such, you have a long way to go before you can reasonably be concerned about an issue such as this. It is very common to have irregularities and asymmetries at this early stage and they will most likely settle down on their own. That process can take several weeks or even months but it normally does resolve well. In the unlikely event that the irregularities persist there are all sorts of options, and... more
Alan Engler, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Wait until you are done healing, at least 6 months

You need to wait until you are done healing, at least 6 months, before considering doing something to fix the problem. Also make sure you speak to your surgeon regarding your concern! see video
Babak Azizzadeh, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Divots in cheek 8 weeks after Facelift may improve with massage-if not filler or fat injection may help

Skin irregularities, lumps bumps are common after a Facelift and are not a major concern at 8 weeks as massage will make most of them disappear. Divots or depressions are more worrisome. See your surgeon.Depressions can be caused by a tight suture or loss of fat beneath the skin. Your doctor will be able to figure out the cause. If due to fat loss a filler such as Restylane or fat injection can correct such a depression.
Brooke R. Seckel, MD

Boston Plastic Surgeon

www.drseckel.com

+1

Facelift

It is still early to address minor irregularities. Sometime injections like sculptra may be used to correctnsome soft tissue defects.
David L. Abramson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
+1

Divots 8 week after surgery

I think seeing a photo would be helpful.  However, your face is still healing so it's likely that some small asymmetries should resolve.  However, I highly recommend you see your plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns.  I'm sure he/she would be happy to examine you and give you a better idea of what your healing process will be like. Dr. Cat Begovic M.D.
Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Divots---- are we playing golf

Everyone heals differently. Clearly you are concerned about some contour irregularities after your procedure, however you are still way to early for the final judgment to be caste. I know you maybe anxious put patience and reassurance are the keys. If things continue to progress then a open conversation is in order with your surgeon. Gentle massage and heat are some simple remedies to help you achieve your desired outcome. Good luck and I hope this helps
Ritu Chopra, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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