Will jowls after face/neck lift disappear over time? (Photos)

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Good morning, 10 weeks ago I had a face lift SMAS and a neck lift. What do you think I have to wait?the jowls are still here, or are they just bumps that disappear over time? I have to repeat the surgery, or are they only swelling that disappear over time? Thank you

Alejandro J. Quiroz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question; There is still early to give and opinion about the ultimate result but seems to be some residual jowls in the pictures. Give some more time al least 6 months for and evaluation.

Jag Chana, MD, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

IT is too early to assess  the result and one always needs to wait 6 months. There is definite improvement in the neck and jawline. It is not known what technique was used and therefore difficult to advise on results. It would be best to return to your surgeon at 6 months and discuss this with your surgeon.

Lucian Ion, FRCS · Answer

To some degree the swelling in the jowl region depends on the amount of bruising that followed the surgery. More significant bruising means longer period of time for the swelling to settle.Although it is difficult to wait is out, it will take longer to know for sure the end result. It is worthwhile discussing your concerns with your surgeon. Some non-invasive treatment can help reduce the swelling faster and your surgeon may have their own preferences on this matter. Around the mark of 6 months you can evaluate better the end result.

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Thank you for your question and pictures.  You are still fairly early in your recovery.  I would suggest waiting 6 months and then making a follow up with your surgeon to discuss your results.  Your jawline and neck has definite improved giving you more definition.  A facelift doesn't replace volume sometimes patient wanted to add this using fillers to enhance and finish their result.  All The Best

Miguel Mascaro, MD · Answer

Thank you for your pictures, and congrats on your procedure! To be honest, its still a little too early to tell as at two months you still have swelling.  You can tell based on your second pictures where there is a fair bit of shine to your skin.  Discuss with your operating doc if they would recommend things such as lymphatic massages, etc to help speed up the mobilization of fluid and getting you to your end result a little quicker. Best of luck with the rest of your healing!

Lynn D. Derby, MD (retired) · Answer

It is very hard to tell without an in-person examination, but from the shininess of your skin in your after photos, it looks like you still have quite a bit of swelling.  It is still too early to make a judgment on whether you will need a revision surgery.

Will jowls after face/neck lift disappear over time? (Photos)

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