“Complication after midface lift (cheek lift)”
Cheek lift: NOT worth it
Pain: Uncomfortable
The left side of my face looks fuller and younger. However, the right side was not lifted properly. Reason for operation: to look younger and less tired.
Updated on Aug 22, 2009:
I had a midface lift about four months ago. After four month, the muscle besides the right side of my nose are swollen and tender. whenever I blink my right eye, the right corner of my mouth feels tight and it uncontrollably lifts up. I went to my physician with this concern, but he seemed not to know the cause of it, and told me that he has never heard anybody complain with the same problem. I want to know if this is going to be permanent, and if so, can I do another operation to correct that? What is the likely cause of my complication?
reason of operation: to look younger and less tired
Aug 22, 2009Comments and replies (1)
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25 Aug 2009
Dear Seeking Help The type of midface lift you had is a massive facial surgery that can permanently damage the motor nerves of the face. Swelling of the midface for 6 months or longer is not unheard of. Scaring in the cheek likely accounts for the new tugging you are describing. Consider posting photographs or contact me with them to have the photos assessed. Dr. Steinsapir