The compression for my face and neck after a facelift is causing me severe pain in my jaw and teeth--is that normal?

Hi, Thank you for your question.  This likely represents a granuloma.  Granulomas or inflammatory tissues require a source of stimulation, in your case, likely a deep suture.  Your wound should be probed as well as cultured. All the best!Babar Sultan MD

Hi, You definitely need a lower facelift to correct the jawline. However if you have drooping eyes/eyebrows a total lift or browlift may also be required. Take care, Dr. Ali Rıza Öreroğlu MD, FEBOPRASDouble Board Certified Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic SurgeonIstanbul - TURKEY

I don't see anything in the photo you provided that would indicate you might benefit from a facelift.  Your face is thin, so fillers might be considered.  However, I'm sorry to sound like a psychiatrist (I'm not one), but your post makes me think you are generally unhappy, not just about your p...

At 2-3 weeks after a facelift, there is still some significant swelling.  I don't recommend acupuncture to my patients because there is no evidence that it's helpful.  For my patients, I recommend elevation of the head and warm alternating with cool compresses.  Sometimes massage is helpful, bu...

Facelift techniques vary but all share basic components. Various surgeons will “brand” their technique with a name for marketing purposes. Medically there are very few of these that are recognized by surgeons. SMART lift, QUICKLIFT, S lift, MINI lift, Q lift etc. do not convey what they act...

Thank you for asking about your face lift bruise.Without an examination, one can only guess what is going on. Why not have your surgeon examine you? Bruising can come to the surface weeks after surgery but is usually yellow or pale. Hope this helps. Best wishes. Elizabeth Morgan MD PHD FACS  B...