I just had lower facelift three days ago and things are going well with incisions and healing, I am still a bit puffy and swollen. I took the face wrap off today and am really starting to worry that my surgeon did not remove enough skin. The skin along my cheeks feels a little bit lax and 'jiggly'. Almost the same as it did before surgery. Will this only get worse as my swelling goes down? Or is it too soon and is this a normal phase of healing and will the skin tighten? I am 36.
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March 19, 2018
Answer: 'Loose' and 'jiggly' 3 days after lower facelift is not super common but can occur
Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear that you are going through this issue. Something that you may want to consider doing while you wait for the nerve function to recover is to get some Botox injections to the face to help even out the symmetry. Good luck in your recovery.
Hi, I have performed many SMAS facelifts and neck lifts for over 30 years and have performed many minimally, invasive SMAS facelifts. The primary consideration is "always" your safety, so a workup and clearance from a nephrologist would be required. The issue is that all the drugs and medic...
Hi Jpenni, thanks for your question and pictures. As you mentioned, weight loss can certainly accentuate the appearance of jowls and make the face look more hollow. If you are able to temporarily suspend taking immunosuppressants and prednisonse, you should be able to undergo rejuvenation of...