Face gets very red after surgery, could this be healing?

Dear JohnSnah,Don’t worry, the skin of the scull can be stretched far more than will be necessary in your case. The head is the region where the stretching of the skin works best due to the bony scullcap. This is performed with a skin expander, a small plastic bag, that is inserted in the d...

I'm sorry to hear about your concern. Multiple facelifts can, indeed, add to "rippling" of the skin. If it occurs, it is usually due to scar tissue or sutures that are placed. Fillers (including fat transfer) can help to camouflage the rippling. Occasionally more surgery is needed. If the...

Thanks for sharing your story. The asymmetry can be caused by a combination of bone resorption, fat resorption, scar tissue, usual facial asymmetry, and skin and scar contracture. Your inability to move your upper lip suggests a facial nerve issue. Three-dimensional CAT scans can help reveal...