It protrudes somewhat on the right side, making the face look out of balance. Like it should be higher up on the face instead of where it is. It is not that bad on the left side. What would be the best way to fix something like this?
June 15, 2015
Answer: Assymetry of face with lateral sweep Lateral sweep after facelift can often be improved with repositioning the tissues in a natural position and redraping the skin in a smoother position. This may require a little more anterior dissection than was done before to release the tissues from the underlying muscles and tissues that are causing the abnormal "sweep".This would require another facelift and or fat transfer to the skin to replace any volume loss. In my experience, patients that get the "sweep" have a little thinner skin and have less elasticity of the skin than patients that have thicker, more elastic skin. Care must be taken to fully release this skin from the deeper tissues as mentioned above, and reposition the skin carefully to prevent the "sweep".Photos would help visualize if there are any other issues.John Standefer MD
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June 15, 2015
Answer: Assymetry of face with lateral sweep Lateral sweep after facelift can often be improved with repositioning the tissues in a natural position and redraping the skin in a smoother position. This may require a little more anterior dissection than was done before to release the tissues from the underlying muscles and tissues that are causing the abnormal "sweep".This would require another facelift and or fat transfer to the skin to replace any volume loss. In my experience, patients that get the "sweep" have a little thinner skin and have less elasticity of the skin than patients that have thicker, more elastic skin. Care must be taken to fully release this skin from the deeper tissues as mentioned above, and reposition the skin carefully to prevent the "sweep".Photos would help visualize if there are any other issues.John Standefer MD
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