Cheeks tingling and stretching downward after Facelift?

 This is part of healing and can be there for several months. Done properly, it will not fall to the original position, and those feelings will go away.

Without knowing how long since your surgery it's difficult to say.  But if you're talking about bruising than you must be withing the first two weeks.  Regardless of what kind of face lift was done the tingling in the cheeks is due to the return of sensation.  The skin is elevated off of the... more

From your description about the presence of bruising, I am guessing that your facelift was done within the past few weeks. During this early healing period, it is normal to have tingling (as nerves regrow) that can last months. The cheek changes and jowls that you describe may be the result of the resolving... more

To some degree all facelifts settle as the stitches absorb. It is not realistic to expect the immediate postoperative result to last. It sounds as if the changes you describe are somewhat subtle. This is common for you to be more critical of the results than your friends and family. Discuss your concerns with... more

The sensation you discribe will often develop after facelifts, tummy tucks, and breast lifts. It often will start weeks later as the nerves repair themselves. It does go away.

It's hard to give you any definitive answers without seeing before and after pictures as well as having a timeline. If you are within several weeks of surgery, then I would not be as concerned. If several months, then perhaps a bit more concerning. I suggest you discuss your symptoms with your surgeon. It... more