Puffy Marionette Lines After Lifestyle Lift

Nobody knows what was done except your surgeon. Did they lipo the area? Generally, this area is not treated with short scar facelift procedures and so it should not be due to the surgery but may be due to swelling that has traveled down from the areas that were operated on. If so this usually tends to resolve by 3 weeks after surgery.

Without a picture and the operative report it is difficult to determine exactly what the prognosis is for these puffy areas. I would anticipate that this is standard swelling that will eventually resovle with time. I would continue routine follow up with your surgeon. Usually a tincture of time is all that is needed.

Facial surgery can cause swelling of the lips and jowl area as part of the normal healing process. Understand that this will resolve with time, so be patient. You can help yourself by reducing alcohol intake, avoiding heat exposure, eating a high protein diet, and avoiding salt in your diet. These maneuvers can help. Be patient and you will see what we are all talking about. Good luck, Dr. Shah

It may still be relatively early after face lift surgery to make any final judgments. Most swelling after face lift surgery resolves within a couple weeks. In addition, only your plastic surgeon knows exactly the procedure or procedures that were performed. Was there any additional procedures or injections into the face? Photographs would also help give a better answer. Speak to you face lift surgeon to determine what is the best option.

Best is to continue talking to your surgeon.  One must keep in mind that it takes weeks for all the swelling to subside after a face lift.  It would be unlikely for the puffyness to remain if no volume has been added to that area.