At 66 I had face , neck, brow and lower eyelid surgery, six months ago. From mid cheek out to ears from eyes to under chin feels like a tight stiff mask under my skin. This does not seem to be decreasing at all, I am very concerned. The only relief is when I am sleeping, my skin is not tight and when my face is looking down it feels like it is dropping. Overseas proceedure so impossible to see Dr.
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At age 73, losing 20 pounds probably will show up in your face, but how much is unknown. Depending on your skins elasticity and other factors such as sun damage, do you smoke? Losing the 20 pounds may be better for your health, and there are steps you can take if your face shows the weight loss...
Hi, I have performed many SMAS facelifts and neck lifts for over 30 years and have performed many minimally, invasive SMAS facelifts. Non smiling photos of your face from the front and side would help in the evaluation.
The reality is that there are many different ways to perform a facel...
A typical facelift does not involve the nerve that gives feeling to the teeth. Likely this is related to something else. Sometimes a midface lift or cheek implants involve oral incisions along the upper gum line that may be affecting this nerve. Best to re visit your plastic surgeon to make...
