I Had a Lower Face and Neck Lift 13 Days Ago,pain when I Do Certain Facial Movements?

Pain when smiling,eating and i attempted to kiss my family friend on the cheek and there was considerable tightness and pain just above the Jowl area on both sides of my face ,im concerned i have done damege to the underlying tissues.Because not only was the initial pain from doing this but some pain lasted in this area for some time after

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Pain After Lower Facelift

You are very early on in the healing process and should continue to be patient as your skin and face continues to heal. Tightness is very normal. Pain is variable and I would have your surgeon examine you.

Babak Azizzadeh, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Pain With Facial Movements

Dear James1, it is highly unlikely that you have done any damage to the underlying tissues. The discomfort is most likely related to residual inflammation from the procedure which will resolve in the days and weeks to come.

Facial pain after facelift

The pulling sensation may be due to plication or suspension sutures to support your jowls. If the jowls do not sag immediately, then the repair is intact.

Pain in cheek after facelift

Some pain in the cheek after a facelift may be normal after two weeks. If concerned you should probably see your surgeon. Without major trauma, I doubt that you did anything ro yourself specifically.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Pain following lower face and neck lift

It is not abnormal to have some residual pain 13 days after a facelift, and it is not likely you did any damage after kissing your friend on the cheek. While you are healing, it is generally important to listen to your body and avoid activities that cause discomfort. I would recommend speaking with your surgeon regarding any immediate post-operative concerns. I hope this helps, and good luck with the remainder of your recovery!

Pain after face lift

It is not unreasonable to expect some discomfort after a facelift. It is unlikely that you did real damage from just a kiss. The fact that it is on both sides, and is even, is a good sign. It is a good idea to check with your surgeon. The most important thing to watch for is swelling due to a hematoma.

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mic123 9 Feb 2013

Two weeks is very early. I am 2 months out, but had discomfort for 30 days. I took Vicodin at night for weeks 2-4. I have not had to take anything for the last month. I was very swollen and tight until about 6 weeks. Now I look terrific and feel fine, except for some numbness.

mic123 9 Jan 2013

I am at 30 days and most pain has disappeared. I used Percocet the first week day and night and then only at night for an entire month, down to one tablet a night. Now I am dropping that dose. I do get ear tender nous and sensitivity still, but much better than at 2 weeks post op. I am a pharmacist and appropriate use of pain meds really has made this surgery recovery easy. I stayed home for 4 weeks except for short trips to run an errand. Lots of movies and rest, I feel great now.

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