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What Are Potential Facelift Side Effects?

asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD
Question viewed 4,895 times
Tags: wrinkles, skin

i expect side effects would be pain but what about swelling and others from the face lift?

15 answers to What Are Potential Facelift Side Effects?

Face lift side effects will depend on the type of...

Face lift side effects will depend on the type of facelift that is performed. Face lifts exist on a continuum from the mini-facelift which can be performed rather quickly and with minimal morbidity to more extensive face lifts for more extensive aging changes. Though the risks are generally the same with any face lift, the degree of the risk varies with the more invasive the face lift. Infection - anytime that the skin is broken and surgery is undertaken infection is a risk. Infections... more

D.J. Verret, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

innovationsfps.com

Facelift Informed Consent

Choosing a local reputable surgeon board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery or the American Board of Plastic Surgery is a good start in having a good experience and an excellent outcome. Informed consent is part of any procedure and involves a thorough explanation of common and rare complications associated with a procedure. The first point I discuss with my patients is the perioperative phase, which involves swelling, bruising, sutures, and wound... more

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

Potential side effects from a face-lift can be related...

Potential side effects from a face-lift can be related to the anesthesia, such as nausea and vomiting in the first 24 hours after the surgery. Other complications include: Hematoma or puddling of blood beneath the skin in the neck Motor and sensory nerve loss Infection Poor healing Each one of these occurs less than 1% to 2% of the time, and an experienced face-lift surgeon can minimize the potential for this occuring.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Side effects of a facelift

A facelift acutally causes very little pain. The potential risks have been well described by the other doctors. In the hands of a Board Certied Plastic Surgeon who is a facelift expert, these risks rarely become reality. Make sure you thoroughly check out the doctor and that they have been doing this for a long time as there is a steep learning curve.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Very few significant side effects after facelift

There is obviously some swelling and possibly bruising after a facelift. This is not offensive but a giveaway that an operation has been done. Surprisingly, facelift patients don't complain of much pain. So that's seldom an issue. The incisions are well hidden and seldom a significant issue. With time, the become almost invisible. Seldom is scar revision needed after a facelfit. Temporary numbness of the face is inevitable and slowly returns over several months. This is annoying but... more

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Many but rare facelift risks

Facelift is a surgical procedure to improve the visible signs of aging on the face and neck. Every surgical procedure involves a certain amount of risk and it is important that you understand these risks and the possible complications associate with them; 1. Bleeding: it is possible to experience bleeding episode during or after the surgery. 2. Change in skin sensation 3. Damage to deeper structures: there is a potential for injury to deeper structures including nerves, blood vessels,... more

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Face lift side effects

The three most common face lift side-effects: swelling, worst at 5 days, subsiding slowly over 6 weeks, subtle improvement continues for six months or longer. Bruising. Shows most in thin skinned, light skinned women. Lasts 2-3 weeks. Numbness - the skin is swollen. Feeling is just plain strange - you feel it but it doesn't feel normal. This is gone in 6-18 months. In my practice at least, pain lasts a day or two and is from the bandage which I remove... more

Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

www.drelizabethmorgan.com

Facelift Complications and Side Effects

From the way you phrased this and your example - Side effects refer to what you will be experiencing from the facelift healing process: the common things you will be aware of. The common side effects include: swelling which is maximum 2-3 days later, bruising (highly variable), numbness which takes several months to resolve, tightness takes several days to months to resolve, discomfort chewing (technique dependent), discomfort (generally mild with this surgery, nausea (variable) and in... more

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Face lift swelling and other risks related to a face lift

There are many risks with a face lift including bleeding, infection, damage to organs, nerves, vessels, scarring, anesthesia, bumps, lumps, etc. Your doctor will go over all the risks or at least have most of them in the consents that you will sign. Swelling is a part of the healing process. But we have some tips to follow on the swelling.

Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facelift Side Effects/Complications

As with any surgery, there are several common side-effects including infection, bleeding, wound breakdown, and scar formation. One specific complication that is potentially devastating in a facelift procedure is facial nerve injury leading to facial paralysis. A permanent facial nerve injury resulting in a noticeable paralysis roughly occurs at a rate of 1%. There are different types of facelift procedures ranging from skin tightening only to a deep-plane facelift... more

Peter Ashjian, MD
Bakersfield Plastic Surgeon

Undesirable side effect - there out there but can be avoided

Hello, You are not the first person that does not want to deal with the issues of - pain, pulled look" , lengthy recovery, need for touch ups, I can go no and on . If you have the time please look at the videos about the types of face lifts on my web site. Then go to the before and after pictures. You may find the answers t all of your questions.

Michael Kulick, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Face lift risks

All surgery involves some risk as well as some uncertainty on the part of the patient. Of course much depends on the selection of a physician, the place of surgery, how well the pre-and postoperative instructions are followed, and the body’s ability to heal. Complications are rare and are usually easily addressed by the surgeon. It is necessary, however, that patients be aware of the risks associated with their particular procedure. Complications that can occur include hematoma (a... more

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Side effects of facelift

Some side effects of a facelift include facial swelling, asymmetry, nerve injuries, sensory changes, skin loss, hematomas, or seromas, contour irregularities, to name a few.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Facelift side effects

Although there are a myriad of complications with any given procedure, including shaving, the most common side effects with a facelift include flap loss, loss of skin, thickened or unsightly scars, nerve injury, and hematoma. The risk of these complications is relatively low but can be increased in men, by a history of previous surgeries, history of poor scarring, and intake of blood thinners. Discuss these risks and benefits with a board certified plastic surgeon. I routinely discuss... more

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Choosing the right person for your Facelift Surgery

The best way to limit your risk of side effects with facelift surgery, is choosing a qualified, board-certified plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Facelift sugery can do many things safely, but there are always risk to consider. Any surgery has risk of bleeding and infection, facelifting is included. There is always the risk of injury to structures in the area or a result you are not happy with, but these risks are unusual. Your board certified... more