I am a 48 year old healthy female. I am slender, eat perfectly and exercise five days a week. I had my surgery performed by an extremely reputable plastic surgeon. When I wake up in the morning I have 15-20% swelling in my lower cheeks and jowls that makes my face look elongated. As the day progresses, the swelling decreases until it is 10-15% in the evening. Why do plastic surgeons not honestly convey the length of time it takes for ALL swelling to go away?
Answer: What to Expect Following Your Face & Neck Lift Your 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). When the skin is separated from the underlying tissues during surgery, small sensory #nerves are cut. Varying degrees of numbness will be present after surgery and will improve gradually as the nerves reconnect to the skin. This process can take from 2-6 months for face, neck and cheeks, and to 9-12 months for the forehead and scalp. Muscle weakness may also be present around the mouth especially if liposuction is used. This typically recovers fully in the months after surgery.
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Answer: What to Expect Following Your Face & Neck Lift Your 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). When the skin is separated from the underlying tissues during surgery, small sensory #nerves are cut. Varying degrees of numbness will be present after surgery and will improve gradually as the nerves reconnect to the skin. This process can take from 2-6 months for face, neck and cheeks, and to 9-12 months for the forehead and scalp. Muscle weakness may also be present around the mouth especially if liposuction is used. This typically recovers fully in the months after surgery.
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January 14, 2018
Answer: Swelling after facelift It is highly unusual for patients to have swelling 11 months after facial surgery. I would recommend that you take some pictures and have a discussion with your surgeon.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation SpecialistQuintessa Aesthetic Centers
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January 14, 2018
Answer: Swelling after facelift It is highly unusual for patients to have swelling 11 months after facial surgery. I would recommend that you take some pictures and have a discussion with your surgeon.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation SpecialistQuintessa Aesthetic Centers
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January 14, 2018
Answer: Prolonged Swelling After Facelift Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear about your prolonged swelling. While swelling at 11 months is possible, it is not the norm with most face-lift patients but the exception. Unfortunately, it is often difficult to determine the exact cause of the swelling but certain medical situations can exacerbate the situation. I would recommend keeping a careful log of supplements, medications, activities and try to figure out if there are any situations that my improve or worsen your condition. I would also recommend discussing this issue further with your surgeon. He/She would definitely be interested in helping you to address this issue until it resolves. The good news is that eventually the swelling subsides as the tissues heal themselves. Best wishes on your recovery.
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January 14, 2018
Answer: Prolonged Swelling After Facelift Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear about your prolonged swelling. While swelling at 11 months is possible, it is not the norm with most face-lift patients but the exception. Unfortunately, it is often difficult to determine the exact cause of the swelling but certain medical situations can exacerbate the situation. I would recommend keeping a careful log of supplements, medications, activities and try to figure out if there are any situations that my improve or worsen your condition. I would also recommend discussing this issue further with your surgeon. He/She would definitely be interested in helping you to address this issue until it resolves. The good news is that eventually the swelling subsides as the tissues heal themselves. Best wishes on your recovery.
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January 14, 2018
Answer: Residual swelling after facelift, fat grafting, etc. Thank you for the great question. Some persistent swelling after facial rejuvenation surgery is quite common. This is especially true when there has been fat grafting performed at the same time. It is common to have small amount of swelling (fluid retention) for months. There may be some techniques to help with this. In my practice, we will use an RF device in some cases to heat up the areas and encourage fluid resorption. In some cases of isolated swelling or thickness, a small cortisone shot may be helpful. In rare cases, and when medically appropriate, I will prescribe a low-dose diuretic also. It is important to stay in touch with your surgeon throughout this process. Best of luck and take care!
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January 14, 2018
Answer: Residual swelling after facelift, fat grafting, etc. Thank you for the great question. Some persistent swelling after facial rejuvenation surgery is quite common. This is especially true when there has been fat grafting performed at the same time. It is common to have small amount of swelling (fluid retention) for months. There may be some techniques to help with this. In my practice, we will use an RF device in some cases to heat up the areas and encourage fluid resorption. In some cases of isolated swelling or thickness, a small cortisone shot may be helpful. In rare cases, and when medically appropriate, I will prescribe a low-dose diuretic also. It is important to stay in touch with your surgeon throughout this process. Best of luck and take care!
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January 9, 2017
Answer: Facelift #faceliftrecovery #fatgrafting #beauty #tmbcosmeticsurgery #woundhealing #fillers #jowls Dear Katherine1333Thank you for your question and I am sorry that you have concerns. The early changes post op are in the 1st week to a month. The next 3 to 4 months you will continue to improve noticeably, and changes can happen up to 1.5 years! Some supplements can help with swelling , sometimes early oral steroids can push things along.With Warm RegardsTrevor M Born MD
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January 9, 2017
Answer: Facelift #faceliftrecovery #fatgrafting #beauty #tmbcosmeticsurgery #woundhealing #fillers #jowls Dear Katherine1333Thank you for your question and I am sorry that you have concerns. The early changes post op are in the 1st week to a month. The next 3 to 4 months you will continue to improve noticeably, and changes can happen up to 1.5 years! Some supplements can help with swelling , sometimes early oral steroids can push things along.With Warm RegardsTrevor M Born MD
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