Depressions still under cheekbones (both sides not even). Surgeon unhelpful. No suggestions 2 massage or to do anything (will that help?). It improved little each month but last 2 mo. don't see changes. Also have what looks like a pea near right side of my mouth. Still swollen, could this be the problem? Bought Negative Ion massager. Need to be ultrasound? Manual massage seems to help. Still swollen. Could this be why? When swelling goes down completely will it help smooth things out?
April 25, 2015
Answer: Irregularities after facelift The depressions that you see are a taught SMAS flap from the facelift that was performed. The odds of this improving over the next 2 months, when all scars are final, is very slim. The soft tissue redundancy near the right side of the mouth can be soft tissue laxity left from the surgery, but this is hard to tell without seeing you clinically. Swelling does not appear to be the main problem as the lions share of healing is complete in 6 months. Long-end-short, you could have fillers or fat grafting placed to correct the contour deformities. However, the best, natural and long lasting results would be achieved with a revision facelift. I am sorry that this is the answer I have to give you, but it is the most candid and accurate.
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April 25, 2015
Answer: Irregularities after facelift The depressions that you see are a taught SMAS flap from the facelift that was performed. The odds of this improving over the next 2 months, when all scars are final, is very slim. The soft tissue redundancy near the right side of the mouth can be soft tissue laxity left from the surgery, but this is hard to tell without seeing you clinically. Swelling does not appear to be the main problem as the lions share of healing is complete in 6 months. Long-end-short, you could have fillers or fat grafting placed to correct the contour deformities. However, the best, natural and long lasting results would be achieved with a revision facelift. I am sorry that this is the answer I have to give you, but it is the most candid and accurate.
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April 1, 2013
Answer: Facelift post op with depressions.
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April 1, 2013
Answer: Facelift post op with depressions.
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September 16, 2014
Answer: Swelling After SMAS Dissection The swelling you are experiencing can be seen after handiling of the SMAS. It can last for up to a year. At this point massage may help a little. You may require fat grafting to correct the contour irregularities. All the best.
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September 16, 2014
Answer: Swelling After SMAS Dissection The swelling you are experiencing can be seen after handiling of the SMAS. It can last for up to a year. At this point massage may help a little. You may require fat grafting to correct the contour irregularities. All the best.
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