Suture above jaw line since neck/lower facelift - is it supposed to be like this?

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Hi, I have had this suture (that’s what surgeon said it was) since neck / lower face lift. Is it supposed to be like that? It’s only on one side. Dr said it will dissolve in 9 months but it’s not changed since day one. When I open my mouth it makes a large dent.

Derek Fletcher, MD · Answer

I need to know which type of lower facelift/neck lift operation you had. For example, the MACS lift technique can cause contour irregularities depending on the type and location of the suture/sutures used by your surgeon. Regardless of the technique, for me as a surgeon, I would not accept this complication and would ask my patient to allow me to fix it.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It's difficult to say without the benefit of a formal evaluation. This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

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