I wear a CPAP mask which covers my mouth and nose. The straps at the top come from the nose and angle up over the ear. The straps at the bottom angle from below the bottom lip and up below the ear. Will this hinder the results of a facelift? I have to wear the mask daily so I can't go without it for the incisions to heal.
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October 5, 2017
Answer: Can a facelift be done if I wear a CPAP mask? #facelift #necklift
I certainly see your concern. Considering you are only 2 weeks out from surgery, you have swelling that will continue to improve. My only concern would be if the crepiness is due to an inadequate release of the platysma muscle after pulling them together. If that is not the case, then you should...
Dear JudyPiretti,
The greater changes are widening of the base of nose. The tip may become slightly elevated but not by much. The eyes will not change but the face and jaw will become shorter and rounder.
most patients are fully healed at three months after a upper and lower blepharoplasty procedure. From the photographs, it appears that the incision is still in the healing process with swelling and edema present. Consider a steroid shot if the scar itself is hypertrophic. Best to follow up ...
