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Firmness and some lumpiness are normal 5 weeks after facelift surgery; . Bunching of skin may or may not be within normal limits - a photograph would be helpful for better judgement. Of course, your facelift surgeon will know best.
Some degree of lumpiness, creasing, and minor contour irregularities are not unusual 5 weeks after a Facelift. I would expect these concerns to improve over the next few weeks. Sometimes lymphatic massage is helpful, in addition to time and patience.
Thank you for your question. It is possible to have some excess skin behind the ears after certain types of facelifts. This is especially true in short scar techniques. Most commonly, these soften and flatten over time. If not, they can be revised relatively easily. Given that you are only 5 weeks post op, I would suggest giving the creases more time to resolve on their own. If there are any concerns, I would have your plastic surgeon take a look. Best of luck with your continued recovery. Jeff Rockmore
With the generalized facial swelling that patients experience after a facelift, its common to have some creasing and pleating in the wound closure behind the ear. I see them in my own patients and they soften and 'flatten' with time. Talk with your PS about your concerns.
Skin bunching and wrinkling will likely improve over a period of months. Sometimes, the bunching or wrinkling needs to be revised. Without any pictures or an exam though, it is difficult to give any more information. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
Depending upon what type of facelift you had will determine why this is occurring. Sometimes with short scar facelifts the skin is not redraped behind the ear. This can lead to bunching. Photos would be helpful.
It is too early to say. You should wait about 8 to 12 weeks and know that some skin bunching during this time is normal.
Lumps and bumps are sometimes part of the healing process and you will need to give it some time before determining whether revision will be required. Continue to followup regularly with your plastic surgeon and to ask questions, if need be. Best wishes.
Thanks for the question. You may see changes like this for a few months while the wounds heal. Feel free to discuss this with your surgeon. Gentle massage may help this along..Dr Thomas Narsete Austin. Tx
Lumpiness is normal. Full healing takes one year. You will be much better in on month and happy after 4 to 6 to12 months. These procedures take patient participation and patience. The patient's part of the deal is cooperation and patience in healing. Anxiety does not help. Mild massage, facials, and sleeping with head elevated helps. A mild heating pad treatment also can speed this along. My Best Dr C.
As other Surgeons have noted, the photo does not provide adequate information to render any judgment on your result. The best course of action would be to sit down with your operating surgeon and review the pre- and postop photos. Although the limited photo does not appear "droopy" at...
The joker line at 10 days following facelift may very well go away in a few weeks, particularly if you have cheek and lip swelling. Your plastic surgeon is in a better position to answer whether this is normal or not. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
Thanks for the question. First 24-48 hours after the operation face will be swelling. After 48 hours swelling will be decreases. Scalp area stitches are taken from the day 10. Final results may take 1 month. Patients can return to work after 1 week. The effect of gravity varies according to the ...