I had a lower lift and the surgeon did under my chin. There is still a raised scar under chin and if someone were to touch behind my ears it feels like multiple raised scars. My ears also now look different lengths. I am so angry and feel even worse about myself after going through the surgery and $$$. It’s been 7 months. Will my skin ever feel normal again? I get paranoid when my physical therapist touches that area or anyone.
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Thank you for your question and for sharing your concerns about a lower facelift.
At 43, you are at an excellent age to consider a lower facelift if you are seeking to improve facial contours. In general, facelift interventions, particularly the deep plane technique, have a tendency to produce...
Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear about your concerns following your surgical intervention.
It is important to discuss this matter directly with your surgeon, as assessments based on photographs can be less accurate than those made by someone familiar with the details of the...
Thank you for your question and for sharing your photographs. The redistribution of volume from the lower part of the cheeks to the mid-face, along with improved contouring of the jawline, aligns well with the goals of a deep plane facelift combined with buccal fat reduction. This approach can...