Neck Lift: Q&A
Ask a QuestionHow Should I Look 2 Weeks After Lower Facelift / Neck Lift?
I had lower face and neck lift surgery 2 weeks ago. Everybody that I have spoken to who has had this surgery has had immediate results in the neck area. My neck still looks very strange and more saggy under the chin than before...is this normal? Also the edges of my face and one ear are completely numb...how long before my skin feels like it belongs to me again?
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blc123
in Turkey
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Appearance 2 weeks after Lower Facelift and Neck Lift
Hi blc123 in Turkey,
Many patients see immediate improvement in wrinkles from excess skin and sagging neck tissue after lower facelift and neck lift. At 2 weeks, many still have some swelling, while the bruising has mostly resolved. Also, incision lines may still be a little red at this time. Patients typically report the area feeling tight or snug. Numbness, especially around the ears, is common after face lift surgery and generally improves over time. The recovery period is largely...
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Early Facelift Results
In my experience of over 1000 facelifts:
Within the first 1-2 weeks following a lower facelift and neck contouring, you should see the following:
Resolution of any swelling and bruising
Improved definition along the jawline
Improved contour definition and angle under the chin
Smooth skin without any irregular lumps/bumps
A fine pink line at the incision sites
Irregularities might stem from the following:
Fluid...
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Expected result 2 weeks after face and neck lift
2 weeks after a face and neck lift, it is common to have numbness around the incisions. Also, the incisions will still be slightly red and may be this way for a few months. There is likely to be some bruising and swelling that is resolving. The bruising should be more of a yellow/green color and no longer the deep purple that is seen a few days after surgery. The skin of the neck and face should be tight - in fact, it is often more tight than it will be when you are fully healed...
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2 weeks is far too early to judge results, just be patient
Two weeks is way too early to judge the results of a neck lift and facelift. Numbness is normal and irregularities are common. I would be patient and continue seeing you facial plastic surgeon regularly until the six month mark. At that time, you should have a better idea of the outcome.
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Loose neck skin and numb ears 2 weeks after face and neck lift
Numbness, of the skin and ear lobes are normal after a face and neck lift and slowly resolves over the subsequent 1-3 months. However, at 2 weeks, the skin should not be loose under the chin and you might want to discuss this further with your surgeon for advice and recommendations.
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2 Weeks after Your Facelift ...
Parts of your ear will be numb
skin of your neck and sides of the face can be numb
your neck skin should be tight
there may be some swelling
brusing may be mostly gone
Talk to your surgeon about your concerns. A lot depends on the specific technique he used. Saggy skin under the chin will likely not improve but get worse over the next 3 months.
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Lower face lift/neck lift and excess skin
2 weeks post - op is still early. However, one usually does not see extra, loose skin after a neck and face lift this early. Remember that the excess skin has to be removed through incisions that begin in front of the ear and extend below and behind the ear into the scalp in order to remove the skin. If one tries to minimize the incision lenght, inadequate skin will be removed. Very few patients are good candidates for a lower face lift/neck lift for this reason...
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Incomplete healing 2 weeks after a facelift
Some of your symptoms - swelling under the chin and numbness around/of the ear 2 weeks after facelift, are perfectly normal at your stage and will resolve over 4-6 months. If you are truly more saggy/loose under the chin than before, this would be uncommon - you should seek a checkup with your surgeon to ensure there has been no fluid collection that needs to be addressed.
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Loose skin after a facelift
While you may still have some swelling two weeks after a facelift I would not expect saggy skin or a greater contour defect than prior to surgery. I would recommend seeing your surgeon for a discussion. The numbness is normal at this point.
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Facelift results
Without an evaluation it is hard to say what is going on. AS for numbness, this is farily common and usually improves over a few months time.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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