1. HOME
  2. /
  3. Q&A
  4. /
  5. FACELIFT REVISION QUESTIONS
  6. /
  7. WHAT COULD BE THE CAUSE OF...

What could be the cause of these hard/firm "ridges" after SMAS Facelift? (Photo)

September 21, 2024
Asked By:DoubleShotVon in Abbeyville, Colorado

Some questions I would like to ask are: 1. Do you think these irregularities was caused from Cheekbone Reduction, and just didn't become apparent untill after facelift? 2. Are the ridges/bulges made up from fat, scar tissue, ligaments, scar tissue contracture, scar hyperplasia, etc? 3. Which surgeries/method could help correct these impressions? Deep plane facelift revision, Smas facelift revision, facial liposuction, etc. (More description in the photos)

6 photos

Answers (1)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
May 22, 2025

Answer: Face

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
(223)
Visit Profile
MOST RECENT
May 22, 2025

Answer: Face

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
(223)
Visit Profile

Recommended reading

Facelift Revision

Everything you need to know about Facelift Revision

  • 94% worth it
  • 194.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $16,832
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Browse related questions

I am considering a facelift and rhinoplasty revision, submalar implants and double jaw advancement - can this be done at once?
Connie Hiers, MD, FACS says:

No, the jaw surgery will have a fair amount of swelling which will affect the facelift lift results. Do the jaw surgery first. If insurance is being used for the jaw and nose, do them first. also, I would not do implants with a rhinoplasty nor oral surgery because of the risk of infection.

Read 2 Doctor Answers
Should I consider a revision to correct redness and hypertrophic scarring 7 months after mini facelift? (photos)
Manish H. Shah, MD, FACS says:

Hello crash01997, It is clear from the pics you've posted that your incisions felt a tremendous amount of tension after your surgery. I am not sure what technique your surgeon used but this is clear evidence of a closure that was not tension free. What I am uncertain about is whether or not you...

Read 3 Doctor Answers
Botched facelift? How can this be fixed? (Photo)
Jill Hessler, MD says:

Sorry this has been a challenging recovery for you. Hollowing under the check area can occur with buccal fat removal. I would check with your surgeon if this was performed as it is sometimes combined with facelift surgery.

Read 6 Doctor Answers
Popular topics
jowlsloose skin

Recommended reading

Facelift Revision

Everything you need to know about Facelift Revision

  • 94% worth it
  • 194.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $16,832
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.