After my surgery, same day, compression garment was removed and I was told I did not need one. Now, I am 5 weeks out, going on 6 weeks, and my jawline, jowls and neck look worse than before the surgery. I am concerned, is this part of the healing process? I was tighter and look good after the surgery, now it looks like everything is loosening back up. Indentation under chin looks worse too. I am going to be 60 next month. My surgeon is board certified. Is it maybe skin quality?
Answer: Facelift and Necklift: Postop concerns At 5-6 weeks postop, most patients are typically thrilled with their results. There is still healing that is occurring at this phase, however, the appearance tends to be pleasing. There is a possibility of a delay in your healing, but without knowing the details of your procedure and examining you in person, it is hard to tell if there is an underlying reason for your concerns. It is important to follow up with your surgeon to be examined and discuss this.
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Answer: Facelift and Necklift: Postop concerns At 5-6 weeks postop, most patients are typically thrilled with their results. There is still healing that is occurring at this phase, however, the appearance tends to be pleasing. There is a possibility of a delay in your healing, but without knowing the details of your procedure and examining you in person, it is hard to tell if there is an underlying reason for your concerns. It is important to follow up with your surgeon to be examined and discuss this.
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Answer: Neck Lift Thank you for your question. I suggest that you remain patient and follow the recovery guidelines until you are fully healed. Please consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon because your surgeon may recommend some light lasering after the procedure as part of a post-recovery touch-up.
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Answer: Neck Lift Thank you for your question. I suggest that you remain patient and follow the recovery guidelines until you are fully healed. Please consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon because your surgeon may recommend some light lasering after the procedure as part of a post-recovery touch-up.
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November 22, 2017
Answer: 5 weeks post-op facelift plus submental liposuction I totally understand your concerns! Your neck right after the surgery looks much better than after 5 weeks. It seems that you must have swollen more than expected. After my face- or necklifts I usually don't use garments. A bandage is removed after the first night. However, if I combine these procedures with a liposuction I have my patients wear a chin strap/garment for the first 5 days. The first three days are swelling phase and I want to avoid my patients to swell up too much without a garment and the skin in the treated neck region to be over stretched. Once you are swollen the swelling can take 6 weeks to subside. A garment would be helpful to make the skin 'remember' to tighten during this time.
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November 22, 2017
Answer: 5 weeks post-op facelift plus submental liposuction I totally understand your concerns! Your neck right after the surgery looks much better than after 5 weeks. It seems that you must have swollen more than expected. After my face- or necklifts I usually don't use garments. A bandage is removed after the first night. However, if I combine these procedures with a liposuction I have my patients wear a chin strap/garment for the first 5 days. The first three days are swelling phase and I want to avoid my patients to swell up too much without a garment and the skin in the treated neck region to be over stretched. Once you are swollen the swelling can take 6 weeks to subside. A garment would be helpful to make the skin 'remember' to tighten during this time.
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November 19, 2017
Answer: Follow with your surgeon You seem to have become looser between week 3 and week 5. You should probably follow with your surgeon to check for a fluid collection.
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November 19, 2017
Answer: Follow with your surgeon You seem to have become looser between week 3 and week 5. You should probably follow with your surgeon to check for a fluid collection.
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November 19, 2017
Answer: 5 weeks postop, lower facelift, necklift w/liposuction. Will things firm up? Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Because there are many details that go into a neck and lower facelift I would reach out to your surgeon to discuss your results. I would be concerned about a possible fluid collection or continued loose skin as your results are not typical for six weeks after surgery. Hope this helps.
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November 19, 2017
Answer: 5 weeks postop, lower facelift, necklift w/liposuction. Will things firm up? Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Because there are many details that go into a neck and lower facelift I would reach out to your surgeon to discuss your results. I would be concerned about a possible fluid collection or continued loose skin as your results are not typical for six weeks after surgery. Hope this helps.
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