I had inferior blephroplasty and lower face lift done 4 months ago. Things have been going well even though there is still some swelling mostly at the back of cheeks near the ears. However I went for a facial and upper body massage today which was rather vigorous. I didn't feel much at the time but now the face is more swollen than before (but not bruised). Could I have done some damage to the surgery?
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September 8, 2015
Answer: Continued Swelling Post Blepharoplasty and Lift
Hello. Thank you for your question. I am not sure what question you are asking here. The results of any facelift procedure depend on multiple factors, some of which are under the control of the operating surgeon, and some are not. If you would like input from the surgeons...
Michael A. Giuffrida, MD - Account Suspended says:
The midface lift does exactly that, lifts the malar/cheek area upward. It relieved pull on the lower lid. In your case you are noticing smaller eyes when you smile. You look famtastic however I understand your concern. The round/oval shape of your eye has been replaced...
The marionette area may not be helped by a facelift. Often when you see people that look too tight it is because they went after this area with a lateral pull and ended up making the person look as if they were in a wind tunnel. An excision in this area if it is due to extra skin or possibly a...