Is this still swelling? Higher cheekbones and wider face 2 months after Facelift.

Question

I had a facelift to remove permanent filler, nothing else discussed except the removal of excess skin after filler and fibrosis are removed from nlf and cheeks.My face is leaner now except from residual fibrosis but what i really dislike so far is that i have wider and higher cheekbones, temples & sides of the face looking masculine and harsh. When i smile there is some bunching on the side of the eyes and a gap between my cheeks and this added padding above my cheekbones which looks weird.

Carolina Restrepo, MD · Answer

Healing after a facelift is usually retty straight forward.  There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery.  The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens.  It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Is very difficult answer your question without photographs. There certainly will be some swelling three months after a facelift but it should be relatively modest.

David Gilpin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I would say that at 2 months post-operatively, this still may be swelling and edema.  With time it should regress.  Be sure to discuss your concerns with your surgeon, because there are options to help swelling and edema even after your are completely healed.  I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin

George Bitar, MD · Answer

It is still possible that your have swelling at this point in time.  Give yourself more time to heal before evaluating your results.

Is this still swelling? Higher cheekbones and wider face 2 months after Facelift.

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