Fluid on Cheeks After Facelift

It is very important that you obtain and review your pre-operative photos.  While I have no way of knowing exactly what you looked like my general experience is that this problem - swelling in the malar (cheek) regions - is more likely to be present in patients who had above-average excess tissue before hand.  Malar pouches can be difficult to remove or address but, as you suggest, can often become more noticeable when the areas around them have been improved and they have not.  Lipo can be done on the pouches though often with variable success.  But while it can take up to 6-12 months for all of the swelling to abate, this area may continue to be troublesome.

I hope that this helps, and good luck,

Dr. E

 

Pictures would be very helpful. Why do you think there is an accumulation of fluid? The fullness of your cheeks may be secondary to elevation of the adjacent tissue with the facelift. Dryness of your eyes can occur if you cannot completely close your eyes after the upper lid bleparoplasty. Discuss this with your surgeon or get a second opinion.