After a Facelift, Can Fat Gradually Disappear from the Path of Lift?

January 26, 2011
Asked By:Honolulu7527 in Honolulu, HI

The facelift was two years ago. On one cheek, just below my cheekbone and along the path of the lift, a hollow channel has been inching toward the center of my face. The doctor has assured me that this was not a thread lift. The hollow is about 1.25" in width. The skin above it is taut and looks lifeless. The hollow keeps lengthening and it looks awful. What could be happening? And can anything be done to stop it and/or correct it?

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September 20, 2014

Answer: Fat loss after facelift. Preserving facial volume.

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September 20, 2014

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Answer: Fat loss after lift

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Answer: Fat loss after facelift can be corrected with Sculptra

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Answer: Fat loss after facelift can be corrected with Sculptra

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June 12, 2011

Answer: Post Facelift skin depressions and hollow cheek may require revisions

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June 12, 2011

Answer: Post Facelift skin depressions and hollow cheek may require revisions

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August 21, 2014

Answer: Difficult problem

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August 21, 2014

Answer: Difficult problem

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