Why does my face look round like a football after face & neck lift?

Hello, and thank you for the question. 9 days is still very soon after surgery and there is a great deal of swelling present. In general, it can take 6-12 months for the final result to be evident. I would recommend following up with your surgeon regarding any post-operative concerns, as he/she knows the details of your procedure and will be able to advise you. I hope this information helps, and I wish you the best of luck with the remainder of your recovery. 

First and foremost, its best to remain patient. It is still early in to your recovery. The healing process in general can take up to one month for the majority of swelling to subside, incisions to close, sutures to come out, and for bruising to completely go away. #Recovery time from a #facelift varies from person to person, but patients can generally expect to be presentable within three weeks from surgery. Patients should expect swelling, bruising, and discoloration of the skin during this phase of recovery (swelling normally goes down after 48 hours; most bruising will go away within two weeks). The marks from a facelift can easily hidden with “camouflage” make-up which you can learn how to apply.The scars from a facelift mature within six to twelve months from the surgery date. It is during this time that the rejuvenating effects of the facelift will become apparent and the real result will be seen. If you have certain concerns about the procedures and #healing process, it is recommended to call your board-certified surgeon or their medical staff and discuss those #concerns.

Dear TybaThank you for your question!  Each patient recovers differently. Please check with your surgeon .  The big changes are in the first month following surgery.With Warm RegardsTrevor M Born MD

at 9 days post op you are still in the very early stages of healing. Continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon and give it more time. Good luck 

I understand your concerns but generally, most patients do experience quite a bit of swelling at this point post op. Everyone does heal at a different pace but if you're overly concerned I would suggest you follow up with your plastic surgeon.  A proper examination would likely put you at ease.  Dr. Philip Solomon