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Expectations of my Lower Facelift? - Ohio
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I had a lower facelift, neck lift, and neck...
kbarbeeDecember 19, 2011
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I had a lower facelift, neck lift, and neck liposuction done 5 weeks ago. I must say, the healing process has gone quite well! I am an active, healthy 60 year old who had some jowling going on and my neck and chin were aging. Decided after years of pulling my skin back and thinking "wow, that would be an improvement!" to take the step and have surgery done.
My scars look good at ear, my scars behind ear have thickened some. My recovery was very uneventful. My neck still has alot of bumps and ridges from the lipo.
My biggest concern is after about the four week mark, my jowls have re-appeared. They are certainly better but after swelling went down there they were! Now what?! Do I ask for a revision? Or are my expectations too high? Please advise as I trust all your opinions! Thanks!
Replies (15)
December 27, 2011
That is correct. Your jowls should not have come back. Go see your Dr. and let him know you are unhappy. He should correct this problem free of charge of course. This lift is to tighten so that jowls are not visible. Good luck and keep us posted.
December 27, 2011
I agree. The jowling should not have returned. With a face and neck lift I would've no think jowling would return. I am scheduled for a neck and face lift in january and I hope I don't experience this. Good luck.
December 30, 2011
Thanks for all the responses! I did go see my doctor two weeks ago. He seemed happy with my results. He injected my scars with kenalog, they feel pretty good. I did not think he addressed the lumps and bumps under my chin from the neck liposuction. He just said could take a few months. I explained they have not changed in past few weeks but he quickly blew it off. I also have a few creases on one side on my neck when I look down. Any one out there with uneven neck skin after neck lipo? I almost have like railroad track marks on neck. Thanks everyone. WIll be patient for a while and see what happens.
January 4, 2012
Those tracks on your neck look familar to me. I had a laser resurfacing procedure done some three years ago. And I also, developed those track marks on my neck there in the front. I am assuming the laser did that to me. Those tracks have just about completly faded now, some three years later. They still come back to haunt me sometimes if I have a strong chemical peel. One thing that has really helped my neck and those old track marks fade is Dermaogica Tri-Cleanse (it's a whitner). Use the Tri-Cleanse with the Clarsonic facial brush and you will be amazed. You should be able to use the Tri-cleanse if all of your wounds are closed.
December 30, 2011
I have the "tracks" and bruising under my chin after 12 weeks!! I didn't have lipo but had the platsyma muscle cut under the chin and neck. Also have had kenelog as well.
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Thanks again for all the support everyone! Trying...
kbarbeeJanuary 1, 2012
Thanks again for all the support everyone! Trying to be patient but still have the lumpy bumps and ridges on neck from lipo. I have been using aquaphor and doing light massages per Dr.'s instructions but it is not improving. Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated. I am posting pic. It has been two months. Thanks!
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January 2, 2012
No I still have a lot of bruising and the "tracks." It wa a lot harder but now it is oft which makes me think there is fat in there. My jowls have not come back though. I'm just so tired of hiding the bruising. I do have a pocket of fat on one side. First doc said it was my gland but also mentioned doing lipo. The thought of another procedure just sickens me as I hade such bad complications (many hematomas). The profile looks great though if you don't look at my skin. It looks like I was strangled. I never heard of bruising lasting this long but everytime I mention it to him him he says to remember what I had been through. Honestly if I posted my post surgical photos 1 week out I doubt anyone would ever have a facelift! My face was dark purple with bruising.
January 2, 2012
Sorry to hear you had so many complications. Sounds like our surgeries were both done about same time, mid November? Wonder why you have the track marks with no liposuction done? Are you happy with your overall results?
January 2, 2012
My surgery was done 1st part of Oct. There is a scar right under my chin where he cut the muscle I guess. Maybe he did do lipo. I also have scars behind my ear, into my head and at the hairline above the ear.
Yes I am very happy other than the chin, but that was the whole reason I had the surgery to begin with! The results are very dramatic but I'm afraid it is getting fatty again under my chin.
Alo still numb and tight but I guess that is normal. Had NO IDEA the recovery is so long and difficult. I was so bruised it was about a month before I could go out in public without people looking.
Yes I am very happy other than the chin, but that was the whole reason I had the surgery to begin with! The results are very dramatic but I'm afraid it is getting fatty again under my chin.
Alo still numb and tight but I guess that is normal. Had NO IDEA the recovery is so long and difficult. I was so bruised it was about a month before I could go out in public without people looking.
January 2, 2012
Sounds like maybe you did have lipo, especially if you had a lot of improvement in your profile. Maybe your neck will get better, I hope for both of us. If not, I am going to approach my Dr. to see what next step would be. Keep me posted on your progress!
January 3, 2012
Let me know what your doc says too! I'm going to see mine within the next week or so for my 12 week checkup so he's not going to be able to use that "you will love it at 3 months" excuse anymore!
January 12, 2012
I had a lower facelift May 2010-major surgery, lipo of the neck, dermabrasion around my mouth, all neck muscles tightened-it was pretty horrible and I could not go out for a month either! @ 9 months I had a revision because left side was drooping and my ear was pulled looking-finally 1 1/2 years later I finally am not feeling so self concious..it took me along time..hope this helps
January 13, 2012
thanks for sharing that with me. Can you give me some information about your revision...same dr., was there a charge, was it much easier than original surgery? My neck still has the track marks and I do think my jawline has loosened alot. I go see my doctor in March and I am concerned he will not too pleased if I bring up my concern. Anything you can share with me would be great. You are the first person who has said you had a revision. I am glad you are happy with it now!
January 13, 2012
Hi, I know how you must feel. always hearing how great patients look you feel as if something went wrong with YOUR surgery. Yes I had the same Dr. he was always upbeat and just telling me it was normal healing time just be patient bla bla..Remember its your face and your money that was spent.I believe most surgeons will do a free revision within a year. My Dr. wouldnt do it until I healed for 9 months.
You still have to pay the fees for the operating
room/anesthesia.Faster healing than the original but still looked horrible for a few weeks. He prob. didnt want me complaining again so he pulled me pretty tight which has now loosened up so I no longer get weird looks. My family says I look fine now/my neck is great..hope this helps keep in touch!
You still have to pay the fees for the operating
room/anesthesia.Faster healing than the original but still looked horrible for a few weeks. He prob. didnt want me complaining again so he pulled me pretty tight which has now loosened up so I no longer get weird looks. My family says I look fine now/my neck is great..hope this helps keep in touch!
January 19, 2012
Wanted to update. Went to see my surgeon today regarding my concerns. He was sooo attentive and listened to everything I had to say. He spent alot of time with me and is doing a revision surgery. He originally did a jawline tuck and neck lift with lipo. He is going to do a touch up on the tuck and also do a mid face lift ..only charging me for the O.R. and anesthesia charge. I am thrilled and know I am in good hands. So, in April I will be having my surgery. WIll keep you posted. I was so happy to hear you (kb250) are happy with your revision, it took alot of my hesitation away! Keep in touch and let me know how you are!
January 19, 2012
Im glad to help. I felt I had nobody to talk to about my concerns til I found this website. My family was getting sick of hearing me, I was getting sick of looking in the mirror and finding things wrong too! I still look lumpy in certain bright lights but overall I think time is the healer even if it is more than a year, good luck and let me know how your revision goes.
January 21, 2012
Glad you have a doc willing to do this. I'm sure mine would too but honestly it was so hellish I don't think I could do it again. I still have bad dreams about the ordeal. My track marks and bruising are still here at almost 16 weeks :( Did your doc say what they were?
January 21, 2012
No, but I do think they take alot of time to go away with some of us. The nurse said to continue with massaging and also to add hot compresses a few times a day. I was not bruised like you are, just the track marks. Is your bruising still bad? Do you have any pics posted of your neck? It sounds like your experience was not a positive one for sure. I hope your neck continues to improve for you. Stay in touch! BTW, where do you live? I am in Ohio. Take care!
March 9, 2012
Hi, how are you kb? I am having my revision done Monday March 19th. I remember you saying your healing was a littler faster than your original surgery, hoping I have same experience. any advice? it has only been 4 months, but he says ok to proceed.
Will let you know...
Will let you know...
June 23, 2012
You are one of the few who says how awful the experience of a facelift is. It is 3 mo and I still have constant pulling at my eyes from upper and lower bleph and tenderness and soreness on cheekbones and tenderness and soreness at neck and feeling of cord under my chin. how long does it last?
Maybe this is what you are noticing. My surgeon told me it will take up to one year before you are healed. I am in week 9 of a full face lift and the swelling is due to the healing process. I was instructed to take ibuprofen to reduce swelling.