Eight months after facelift, have developed two sagging skin sections under chin/neck either side of center of neck. Surgeon who performed the procedure is suggesting local anesthesia with an incision in the under chin scar to redrape and remove any excess skin and fat and see what’s happening. Based on the pictures, does this seem like a reasonable fix or at least potential improvement? Thank you!
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Thank you for asking about your face lift recovery.I am sorry this has happened.You photo shows that you have weakness of the marginal mandibular nerve -The neck lift can stretch or damage this nerve.Recovery can occur in 6 - 12 weeks but can take six months or longer, depending on the nature of...
This is a common question and complaint after a lower face lift surgery. I have seen patients that notice improvement in a few months but also have had patients tell me after a year, they still have some numbness in various locations along their jaw or ear. This is usually not a problem or...
Given that you had a hematoma and later had further evacuation, it is not surprising that you'd have some textural irregularities. In general, you look (from the limited photo) like the visible effects of the hematoma and treatment have been minimal. You need more time for the skin and soft...
