will a lot of swelling that lasts for about 6 months (gradually lessening) after a SMAS facelift cause the skin to stretch back out - because I am not seeing the desired results after all the swelling has gone 1 year later. I am 67 years old.
Answer: Skin sagging from swelling after facelift Thank you for your question for sharing your concerns and experience with us. At one year, I would expect your results to be very stable. The swelling from a facelift should not affect your skin's elasticity and it's ability to recoil once all the swelling is down. However, if you had poor tissue elasticity before the surgery, then this will persist afterwards. You may want to consider adding a laser procedure such as a CO2 procedure or Profound, a micro needling radio frequency procedure that restores some elasticity to the facial tissues. You can also consider a minor revision to the procedure to remove some additional laxity. I would visit with your surgeon to discuss your options in more detail.
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Answer: Skin sagging from swelling after facelift Thank you for your question for sharing your concerns and experience with us. At one year, I would expect your results to be very stable. The swelling from a facelift should not affect your skin's elasticity and it's ability to recoil once all the swelling is down. However, if you had poor tissue elasticity before the surgery, then this will persist afterwards. You may want to consider adding a laser procedure such as a CO2 procedure or Profound, a micro needling radio frequency procedure that restores some elasticity to the facial tissues. You can also consider a minor revision to the procedure to remove some additional laxity. I would visit with your surgeon to discuss your options in more detail.
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Answer: Swelling after facelift Some types of facelift have been associated with more prolonged swelling but their proponents have usually demonstrated good results. That suggests that prolonged swelling is not automatically a cause for failure of a facelift. If you feel that your results do not meet your expectations, it is worth discussing with your surgeon, as a small revision or non-surgical treatments can improve the outcome.
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Answer: Swelling after facelift Some types of facelift have been associated with more prolonged swelling but their proponents have usually demonstrated good results. That suggests that prolonged swelling is not automatically a cause for failure of a facelift. If you feel that your results do not meet your expectations, it is worth discussing with your surgeon, as a small revision or non-surgical treatments can improve the outcome.
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November 18, 2013
Answer: Facelift swelling after a year The swelling can certainly cause some skin stretching after a facelift. However, the effect of the swelling would rarely persist beyond a year. If you think your results can be improved, ask your plastic surgeon what additional procedures could tighten the stretched skin. Best wishes!
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November 18, 2013
Answer: Facelift swelling after a year The swelling can certainly cause some skin stretching after a facelift. However, the effect of the swelling would rarely persist beyond a year. If you think your results can be improved, ask your plastic surgeon what additional procedures could tighten the stretched skin. Best wishes!
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May 5, 2014
Answer: Does after facelift swelling cause skin to stretch out? Swelling after a face lift procedure is common and some stretching of the skin can occur. The stretching that does occur however is typically not enough to cause any permanent results. If you are not pleased with your results, talk with your plastic surgeon. There are many non-surgical treatments that can help with skin laxity.
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May 5, 2014
Answer: Does after facelift swelling cause skin to stretch out? Swelling after a face lift procedure is common and some stretching of the skin can occur. The stretching that does occur however is typically not enough to cause any permanent results. If you are not pleased with your results, talk with your plastic surgeon. There are many non-surgical treatments that can help with skin laxity.
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November 5, 2013
Answer: Not unusual Initial swelling during the first few weeks after facelift is quite common and can create a temporary smoothing of the skin. When the swelling resolves and the "final" result is apparent, it is not uncommon to see some lines and looseness reappear. This may lead to some disappointment. However, when looking back at the preop photos there will be enough overall improvements to consider the procedure a success. A thorough discussion of the expectations after any surgery should help to minimize this type of patient perception of their potential result.You should follow up with your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns. There are non-surgical enhancements that may help without having to go back to surgery at only 1 year.
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November 5, 2013
Answer: Not unusual Initial swelling during the first few weeks after facelift is quite common and can create a temporary smoothing of the skin. When the swelling resolves and the "final" result is apparent, it is not uncommon to see some lines and looseness reappear. This may lead to some disappointment. However, when looking back at the preop photos there will be enough overall improvements to consider the procedure a success. A thorough discussion of the expectations after any surgery should help to minimize this type of patient perception of their potential result.You should follow up with your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns. There are non-surgical enhancements that may help without having to go back to surgery at only 1 year.
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