Creases in jawline after Lower Facelift/Neck lift? (Photo)

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I am 6 months post-op and very happy with my results accept for 1 issue. Below my earlobes and along my upper jawline I have a deep crease. One side is much more noticeable. My Dr. said to massage area and it should resolve but I am hoping for another opinion to see if there is anything else I can do.

Lucian Ion, FRCS · Answer

Thank you for your question and sharing your photographs.

There seems to be moderate amount of sun damage for your skin which decreases its elasticity and is more likely to produce evidence of tension. In the absence of a good correction for the skin laxity the quality of the facelift would not be so good and therefore there is challenging decision in some instances when a facelift is carried out.

I suggest to carry on along the lines of the advice from your surgeon and allow at least a year before you make any additional treatment decisions. The cycle of healing for the scar covers 9 to 12 months and during this interval there is progressive relaxation of the scar tissue. This does generate a redistribution of the tensions in the skin and may resolve the problem completely or may attenuate it significantly.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

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