I Had a Facelift 2 Months Ago and Have a Lateral Sweep on the Right Side of my Face? (photo)

First off, thank you for providing photos. It is likely that this will improve over time but it's unclear how much improvement you can expect. Time will definitely tell. I would recommend against fillers to camouflage this while you heal. You would require enough volume of filler that it would make your lower face look heavier and unnatural. Massage will likely be beneficial as well and should not interfere with the lift itself. I hope this continues to improve for you over time. I would discuss with your surgeon the possibility of revising this result if it does not resolve on its own. If they do not acknowledge your concerns, I would recommend seeking a second opinion.Stephen Weber MD, FACS

  These folds can be improved with time.  If after 6 months or so they are still bothersome, a revisionary facelift may be possible to help realign the skin and resuspend the deeper tissues.   Find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of facelifts each year.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

A lateral sweep or "Nike swoosh" occurs due to inappropriate elevation of the lower face/jowl, without repositioning of the SMAS in the malar region/cheek.  As previously mentioned, Restylane won't help very much with this condition.  I would suggest waiting at least 6 months for potential resolution.  In my experience, this condition is unlikely to resolve spontaneously and will probably require a revision.

I am sorry for your experience.  It is best to wait at about 6 months.  Seek other opinions concerning a secondary facelift.  Restylane injections are a waste of your time.

Dr. ES

 

Hello. It is hard to evaluate your result based on this picture alone. However, it appears that you do have a lateral sweep deformity. This usually occurs when a facelift is done without addressing the underlying SMAS or by directing tissue vectors in a totally vertical direction. At two months from surgery, it would be difficult to imagine this problem would correct itself. I would recommend you talk to your original plastic surgeon and discuss the possibility of reoperation. If he disagrees, I would then consider a second opinion. Hope that helps.