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I Am 5 Weeks Post Face/neck Lift and As the Swelling is Receding, These Lines Are Becoming Deeper? (photo)
Do you know what the lines are from and will they eventually smooth out by themselves? I have started having lymphatic massage to help with the residual swelling and bruising. I also have an indentation in front of my ear. The other side is similar but not as extreme.
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christyr
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Lines on the face after facelift surgery
The skin has not draped properly over the undelrying tissue (muscle, fibrous tissue, etc). It is hard to know why without being privy to the details of your procedure. They may resolve on their own with massage, steroid injections, ultrasound, "tincture of time", etc. or they may need more active intervention such as redraping of the skin flap. Go back to see you surgeon who should be a board certified facial plastic or general plastic surgeon.
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This is not so nice facial pleating.
Please note that "board certified plastic surgeons" are not the only specialists who can help you. Facial plastic surgeons also offer facial cosmetic surgery that may actually be just as good or perhaps even better. Also very well known plastic surgeons are out there promoting "purse string" facelifts. This pleating needs the attention of your surgeon. It does not appear to be a skin scar but deep collagen that has formed as the face heals may account for this type...
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Indentation after facelift.
In most cases these sorts of depressions even out over time. It has to do with the elevation of the skin and the deeper layers. My only concern about the lymphatic drainage is that if the massage is too hard that it may loosen the reconstruction and cause the tissues to sag. Be careful.
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Skin Redraping After Facelift
Based on the photo shown, the lines and pleating are related to an exaggerated superior vector which has displaced relatively horizontal upper neck lines into a more vertical position. This can be seen with a purse string suture lift (aka Quicklift or MACS lift) or a SMAS lift with over emphasis on the lower SMAS and no elevation or pull on the higher SMAS. 5 weeks after a Facelift, some degree of swelling remains and these lines should improve. For now, I recommend staying...
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Lines on the face after a facelift
I'm sorry to see that you are bothered by lines after your facelift procedure. This could either be due to the tightening sutures under the skin (in which case things may smooth and soften significantly with time, massage, and possibly steroid injections). It could also be as a result of the direction of pull on the skin or the length of the incisions (an incision that is too short can lead to bunching or pleating). If that is the case, then a revision surgery will likely be needed. It is...
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Jupiter Plastic Surgeon
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Tnplasticsurgey.com
The skin rolls may be due to a few reasons. At this time, I would discuss this with your surgeon and stay away from unprofessional commentaries on the web. A healing time of several months is expected Thomas Narsete, M.D.
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Facelift - deep lines after surgery
I think you need to revisit your doctor. Check his or her credentials and look for main providers such as board certified plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeons. This will likely settle however it is a bit concerning. Best wishes!!
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Lines after facelift
This has happened because the skin was not redraped appropriately after the facelift. I recommend massaging the area for 5 minutes 3 to 5 times a day. Apply some lotion on your hands to avoid irritating the skin, This should improve over the next month or so.
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Wrinkle irregularities after a facelift
Sorry to hear about your concerns. It is always difficult to come in to the middle of a process without knowing the initial history. Was there a bruise or small hematoma under this area? It almost appears like a resolving hematoma that is pulling the skin in. At this time, I would advise to make sure you are in touch with your plastic surgeon frequently. Massaging the area will help resolve the lump, but not the irregularities. I suspect you will need re-elevation of...
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Tension lines in the cheeks 5 weeks after facelift surgery it concerning
At the 5 week mark, I would expect the creasing and tension lines we sometimes see very early after facelift surgery to have faded and smoothed considerably. I think your PS should weigh in about what he/she thinks is going on. Consideration for a revision should be made at around the 4-6 month post-op mark if these dramatic tension lines persist.
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Deep Lines After Facelift
Because you are still very early on in the healing process, it's important to remain patient for the next several months until your final results can be seen. I would be patient and massage the area in consultation with your surgeon.
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Lines after face lift
The lines look like traction lines from the pull of the lift. It is not so nice that they are there as the pull should be smooth. The good news is that over time the line will resolve.
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5 Weeks after Facelift and Redraping Issues
This issue may get better with time. Give yourself 3 to 6 months. If you are unhappy at that time, ask for a revision. If you are not comfortable with your current surgeon, find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who does revision facelifts on a regular basis. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Emerging contour lines of the cheek as swelling subsides after a facelift is a source of concern.
There are many types of facelifts. Any properly performed facelift should yield even distribution of tension across the cheek and neck. Tension lines emerging as swelling subsides probably will be long-lasting if not permanent. Another possibility is the use of foreign body in the cheek that might be visible through the skin is certain circumstances. This would require removal of the foreign body.
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Face lift scarring
Thank you for your face lift question and the facelift photo. My thoughts -
The pull lines look like a mini-face lift SMAS purse string suture effect.
Treatment can include steroid injections, releasing the suture, re-draping the skin, or all the above. These effects are why I am wary of mini-face lifts.
Consider a second opinion with Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
Hope this helps!
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