I am 52 and had a full face lift and eye lift 2 yrs ago, the surgery took 8 hours and the right side of my face was quite bruised and swollen for quite some time. Now my right side is still quite a bit bigger than my left side, when I smile I look like a chipmunk on one side. Still have very little feeling in that cheek. Is there anything I can do? I did ultrasound for up to a year after the surgery. I also have very noticable scars on my eyelids. and the scars behind my ears still ache too.
Answer: Long term asymmetry and swelling after a facelift
Your best best is to consult with several top surgeons who have considerable experience in revisional facelift surgery.
Your problem at this point is complex and will require great experience and judgment.
The correct solution (if there is a good one) will likely jump out at you during on of your consultations.
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Answer: Long term asymmetry and swelling after a facelift
Your best best is to consult with several top surgeons who have considerable experience in revisional facelift surgery.
Your problem at this point is complex and will require great experience and judgment.
The correct solution (if there is a good one) will likely jump out at you during on of your consultations.
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April 5, 2011
Answer: Facelifting may reveal asymmetry, defects you didn't know were there.
Lifting the face is a revealing phenomenon. The true bone structure that was apparent when young may have been hidden by laxity and drapes of skin. Buccal (cheek) fat may be more excessive on one side, but the asymmetry was concealed by the laxity. Subclinical hematoma may have stimulated scar tissue formation and be a contributing factor. History is important and is considered, but what matters more than how you got here is where you are. Something as simple as one sided buccal fat removal under local anesthesia with no external incision may be all or part of the cure. Have a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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April 5, 2011
Answer: Facelifting may reveal asymmetry, defects you didn't know were there.
Lifting the face is a revealing phenomenon. The true bone structure that was apparent when young may have been hidden by laxity and drapes of skin. Buccal (cheek) fat may be more excessive on one side, but the asymmetry was concealed by the laxity. Subclinical hematoma may have stimulated scar tissue formation and be a contributing factor. History is important and is considered, but what matters more than how you got here is where you are. Something as simple as one sided buccal fat removal under local anesthesia with no external incision may be all or part of the cure. Have a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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Answer: Swelling following facelift I am sorry to hear that it has take so long for the swelling to resolve. You should see a surgeon who is an expert in facial surgery to recommend your best options. Good luck.
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Answer: Swelling following facelift I am sorry to hear that it has take so long for the swelling to resolve. You should see a surgeon who is an expert in facial surgery to recommend your best options. Good luck.
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March 12, 2012
Answer: Cheek Swollen 2 Years After Facelift
It is very difficult to answer your question without seeing you in person and examining you - there are a number of possibilities here with different treatment options
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March 12, 2012
Answer: Cheek Swollen 2 Years After Facelift
It is very difficult to answer your question without seeing you in person and examining you - there are a number of possibilities here with different treatment options
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July 30, 2011
Answer: Facial asymmetry years after face lift
Thanks for your question -
This sounds like there may be scar tissue from residual hematoma or fat necrosis.
The question is how best to restore balance to your face. This may include fat grafting to one side or scar resection. The key is to find a plastic surgeon familliar with facelift redos. (Something we see a fair amount of in our San Francisco office.)
I hope this helps!
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July 30, 2011
Answer: Facial asymmetry years after face lift
Thanks for your question -
This sounds like there may be scar tissue from residual hematoma or fat necrosis.
The question is how best to restore balance to your face. This may include fat grafting to one side or scar resection. The key is to find a plastic surgeon familliar with facelift redos. (Something we see a fair amount of in our San Francisco office.)
I hope this helps!
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July 17, 2011
Answer: 2 Years after a facelift
The symptoms you describe are not common, I would also recommend consulting with a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon that has experience in revision facelift surgery. It is very helpful to review before pictures as oftentimes a facial asymmetry is present before the procedure was performed. Best of luck, and let us know if you have any additional questions.
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July 17, 2011
Answer: 2 Years after a facelift
The symptoms you describe are not common, I would also recommend consulting with a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon that has experience in revision facelift surgery. It is very helpful to review before pictures as oftentimes a facial asymmetry is present before the procedure was performed. Best of luck, and let us know if you have any additional questions.
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