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How Should I Look 2 Weeks After Lower Facelift / Neck Lift?

asked 1 year ago by blc123 in Turkey
Latest answer by Babak Azizzadeh, MD
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Tags: combination, results

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?

18 answers to How Should I Look 2 Weeks After Lower Facelift / Neck Lift?

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. see video

Babak Azizzadeh, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facialplastics.info

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... more

Jeffrey D. Pollard, MD
San Jose Facial Plastic Surgeon

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... more

Matthew Schulman, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

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.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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.

Frank P. Fechner, MD
Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drfechner.com

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... more

Samer W. Cabbabe, MD
Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon

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.

Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD
Saint Louis Facial Plastic Surgeon

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.

Mark Beaty, MD
Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon

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.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

2 weeks after necklift

In general you should look tight immediately after your neck lift and there shouldn't be worsening of any hanging skin. However, it isn't uncommon if you have extremely stretchy skin or if you had a lot of excess neck skin to have a little sag right under your chin. You may need an additional skin tightening procedure like a laser therapy to help tighten the skin. The numbness may return if the nerve was just stretched - but if it was cut it won't come back.... more

Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Some Numbness Normal. The Contour of the Neck Raises Questions

Hello to our friend in Turkey. We love Istanbul! Ask your surgeon about the contour of the neck. Not much should be hanging at this point, unless you are retaining fluid which can be helped. Did you have a drain system? Did your surgeon use tissue glue or platelet rich plasma to help the tissues fuse together? The answers can give a clue to how long it might take to improve. Best to see your surgeon and see what he or she says. If you are not satisfied, seek second... more

Robert Kotler, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Healing following facelift

There are some healing variations from patient to patient. However, from what you are describing, it sounds like it would be best to talk to your surgeon directly. You would want to ask them if this type of change is normal for them following neck lift. The numbness is normal and will resolve in several months. Good Luck.

Amir M. Karam, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drkaram.com

Neck sagging

This sounds like more than just swelling, but speak with your plastic surgeon about this early postoperative issue with the skin. Usually some bruising and swelling will occur, but this should resolve in a month or two.

Jeff Scott, MD
Everett Plastic Surgeon

Healing After Facelift

Healing from a facelift can be variable based on the type of facelift, your age, and the way you heal. Conisdering that you feel as if there is fullness under the chin, you should see your surgeon to have this evaluated as there could be a collection of blood or fluid under your chin. You should contact him/her ASAP in order to let them know what you are experiencing as this may need to be taken care of. As far as the numbness is concerned, all facelifts and neck lifts... more

Jacob D. Steiger, MD
Boca Raton Facial Plastic Surgeon

Recovery from lower facelift

After surgery, your neck line may be swollen but should look more defined. As the swelling resolves, the definition should improve even more. You really should not have loose skin. You should discuss this issue with your surgeon. Without examining you or seeing your before and after pictures, it is impossible to give you specific advice. As for numbness, this should resolve over time as the tissues heal. Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

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... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.potomacplasticsurgery.com

Face and Neck results should be visible immediately

I have concern that you are not going to get the result you desire. If you still have laxity, or irregularities, 2 weeks out from your facelift, I would be concerned that it will not improve over time. The numbness of your ear should return over time, typically within the first few months, but there is always a possibility that it will be permanent. I would discuss this with your surgeon. I have revised many facelifts over the years, so your problems can be fixed if it is necessary... more