Approx 4 months post op…losing hope that things will improve with time. Is a facelift revision the only thing that could possibly address these issues? I look distorted, and not natural and concerned that this would worsen with another surgery. My earlobes are naturally attached, and hte plan was to have them detached, so unsure if something went wrong? Are the pixie ears considered severe? Can the pulling and tension settle down further with more time? The cars? I cant wear my hair up.
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This is a classic presentation (Cobra neck deformity) after certain maneuvers/techniques performed in facelift/necklift. There was excessive removal of the midline fat in between the platysmal bands. The prominent bulges in the lateral part of the neck are the submandibular glands. It also...
Pullin on the mouth with a facelift may not always correct the downturn mouth. Sometimes, the corners need to be addressed specifically, and the corners removed. This will leave small scars by your lips.
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing post-surgery. Fortunately, most of your scars are located behind your ears, which is a favorable location for scar healing. Sometimes, scars may heal differently, and if you prefer a less visible location, behind the ears can be an ideal spot....
