I Look Deformed Day 11 After Face Lift- Need Reassurance? (photo)

Question

Hi there I still have a lot of swelling post op but I look like I have downs syndrome. My eyes are too far apart and half the size as pre op. I don't look myself. My PS reassures me and I would never go to another PS as he was amazing. But I need reassurance from other PS's who deal with worry warts. Pic one is pre op and #2 is now-day 11. I had...brow lift, rhinoplasty with slight tipoplasty, fat to the NL folds, dermabrasion to my upper lip lines, face and neck lift. Thanks so much!!

George T. Boris, MD, FRCS · Answer

It is so early in the healing process. Try to relax and before you know it you will have the results you have been waiting for. Good luck

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I see nothing in the photographs it is alarming. Nevertheless, you should share these with your own surgeon.

Kurtis Martin, MD · Answer

You look very normal for 11 days post op. In another 2 weeks you should look perfect. Just be patient.

Lawrence Kass, MD · Answer

You certainly don't look deformed to me. It looks like you are healing uneventfully from your procedure. It is difficult (it is your face after all!) but try to relax and to maintain confidence in your surgeon and in your long term goals as you heal. I think you will look great with a little more time!

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

You had a fairly extensive surgery and your swelling is to be expected. The amount of swelling you have is appropriate for your recovery period. Continue to follow your surgeons recommendations and over the next few weeks things will improve.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your photos.  You have a lot of swelling.  This is typical. It will go down and your result will reveal itself.  Best Wishes.

	Dr. ES

Romy Ahluwalia, MD · Answer

This just looks like a fair amount of bruising and swelling. Often the cheeks can swell from fat grafting as well. Rest assured it will settle with time

Pablo Prichard, MD · Answer

Dear Terrora, 

	Thank you for your question and photo. Asymmetry due to swelling is quite common after surgery. It sounds like you are impressed with your plastic surgeon and I'm sure he did a great job, you just have to wait till all the swelling is gone to see it. =)  Follow his recommendations.

	Best Wishes, 

	Pablo Prichard, MD

Todd C. Miller, MD · Answer

From the pictures that you have provided you appear to be healing very nicely with a great result. You had a lot of work done and the face can take several weeks to months for the swelling to resolve. Be patient and compliant with your surgeon's post-operative instructions. Make sure that you have follow up scheduled as well to ensure that you are healing normally.

Philip Young, MD · Answer

I personally think you look great. Your plastic surgeon did a great job. 11 days is early. I think you are going to look great in the end as well. Tell your doctor that I said he did great too. The swelling will go down. I usually tell people that they will get 20% healing at 2 weeks, 60% at 6 wks, and 90% at 6 months.

I Look Deformed Day 11 After Face Lift- Need Reassurance? (photo)

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