I am 3 1/2 weeks post Deep Plane Facelift. Still having lots of swelling and numbing in face and neck. I still can only open my mouth minimally. Is this normal? I honestly had no idea it would be this bad. I look like an alien. Is there hope
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August 21, 2018
Answer: Difficulty opening the jaw after a facelift.
Understanding the anatomy for any operation is a must for
any surgeon. The deep plane facelift is
no exception. The advantage of the deep
plane facelift is that key ligaments are released to allow maximum lift without
looking tight, stretched, or strange.
Out of the 3 facelifts...
Great question! A well-performed deep plane lift will reposition the lax tissues of the midface, jowl, and neck. Generally speaking, this can result in a transition from the aged square face to a more youthful triangular shaped face. Hope this helps!
Please remember that at 1 week, it is still extremely early in the game of recovery. You will look much better at 3 weeks, usually being able to wear some degree of coverup makeup at 2 weeks postop. Your question highlights the two types of recovery that occur for patients after a deep plane...
