I Had the Endotine Mid Face Lift 6 Weeks Ago and my Left Cheek is Still Very Swollen, What Should I Do? (photo)

asked 4 months ago by Mrs32uk
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
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Tags: cheeks, 6 weeks post-op, endotine, normal, swelling

Hi everyone and thanks in advance for your replies. I had the endotine mid face/cheek lift 6 weeks ago. The swelling on my right cheek went down pretty quickly but my left cheek is still very swollen and feels tight. It looks like I have a golf ball on my cheek. Can this happen? is this normal and can anyone recommend anything that will help? I want it gone because the right side looks great.I saw my surgeon at 4 weeks pop and he recommended lymphatic drainage but not seen any change.I'm 32.

9 answers to I Had the Endotine Mid Face Lift 6 Weeks Ago and my Left Cheek is Still Very Swollen, What Should I Do? (photo)

Asymmetrical Swelling Post Endotine Cheek Lift

It is difficult to determine the cause of your asymmetry without examining you. As others have said, there are several possibilities but see your surgeon for diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Asymmetric swelling after midface lift

It is very difficult to answer your question without seeing more pictures – you should consider posting more images showing your areas of concern. Midface swelling can unfortunately last several months

Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

I Had the Endotine Mid Face Lift 6 Weeks Ago and my Left Cheek is Still Very Swollen, What Should I Do?

What you are describing can occur. It might be that there was a little more bleeding when the tines went into the cheek tissues and that has caused more tenderness and swelling. Warm moist heat and massage should help some. I think since the dissection was done so deeply that the lymphatic massage, which is superficial, will do much.

Julio Garcia, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

lvcosmeticsurgery.com

Swelling following facelift

Dear Patient, It could be residual swelling, a resolving hematoma, or the natural effect of the operation. I would highly recommend that you give it some more time. If you still see little to no change, I would advise that you consult your physician.

Teanoosh Zadeh, MD
Montreal Plastic Surgeon

One sided facial swelling 6 weeks after Endotine facelift.

After a facelift there are a few common things which can cause one sided swelling, such as, collection of blood, collection of other fluid (seroma), bunching of the tissues due to the sutures, and deep infection. Your surgeon is in the best position to see, examine and diagnose this concern. Close follow up with your surgeon is your best course to get this resolved.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

I Had the Endotine Mid Face Lift 6 Weeks Ago and my Left Cheek is Still Very Swollen, What Should I Do? (photo)

The photos really show very little. Seek in person evaluation. My guess is either hematoma, infection, seroma, poor placement.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Its a big surgery and it can take months to heal.

I agree with the other posters, it is very difficult to understand what is going on with the photos you have provided. It may be that simply more time is needed for this area to settle down. Lymphatic drainage massage I agree is not likely to be of much help.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Endotine mid facelift and post operative swelling

It is very difficult with these photographs as I am unable to see the entire face and the asymmetry and swelling difference. I would see your surgeon and discuss your concerns. There is a possibility that you have a slight reaction to the endotine suture on the one side and may have some fluid build up "seroma" or you may have some blood build up or "hematoma" adding to the increased volume. Make sure you do not have a temperature, sleep elevated, keep your salt content down and make an... more

Michael Elam, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

6 weeks after midface lift with endotine

More photos such as of your whole face to compare as well as preop would help. At this point, I would wait until the edema decreases but at the very least go to your plastic surgeon for follow up.