I had a mid-face and neck lift and lower eyelid resurfacing over 5 weeks ago and never was told about the possibility of asymmetry of the face. I can hardly open my mouth and my speech is a problem as well. I am older and I know that I will heal slower, but is this an issue that will correct itself? Can I have it corrected with Botox or something else quickly?
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March 3, 2013
Answer: Facial Asymmetry after Midface and Neck Lift
From the photo, I would not recommend a facelift for you. Your problem is loss of facial volume. Fat grafting with PRP is your best option to restore some of the volume loss. Find a facial plastic surgeon with good experience in this area. Dr. Kevin Sadati Newport Beach, Ca
Midface lifts have a laundry list of problems even in the hands of experts. If you do not need it or can avoid it with other measures, that would be best. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
Linda
A facelift covers a lot of territory. Healing does take many months. Typically the face goes through healing process that can make the tissue under the skin feel lump bumpy. This will be at its worst 6-8 weeks after surgery. After that things do soften. It...
