5 weeks after face lift with cheek and brow lift, one side just above jaw line looks like a claw mark partially indented and the ear close to it is still feeling fat and some what numb, it looks like an impression from the drain from cheek which was removed the day after surgery, other side has a litte bit of same, dr seems concerned by thinks it will heal itself, im freaking out, any idea what and why
Answer: Concerns after facelift In the absence of photos, I will defer to your surgeon. It's good that your surgeon has been honest enough to express concern, and it's also important that in their clinical judgement it may heal well.In any case, 5 weeks post-op is too soon for any intervention. There are a multitude of ways to address imperfections without further surgery. This early in the post-op period, I would be patient. Try not to freak out. :) I hear where you are coming from...but a good surgeon can fix most things that aren't perfect, and more often than not, your body does it even better. The numbness may be normal and will likely resolve.The first weeks are the primary recover phase (as I am sure you know) but the two months after facelift are not always easy--for any patient. There's still some healing to be done.
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Answer: Concerns after facelift In the absence of photos, I will defer to your surgeon. It's good that your surgeon has been honest enough to express concern, and it's also important that in their clinical judgement it may heal well.In any case, 5 weeks post-op is too soon for any intervention. There are a multitude of ways to address imperfections without further surgery. This early in the post-op period, I would be patient. Try not to freak out. :) I hear where you are coming from...but a good surgeon can fix most things that aren't perfect, and more often than not, your body does it even better. The numbness may be normal and will likely resolve.The first weeks are the primary recover phase (as I am sure you know) but the two months after facelift are not always easy--for any patient. There's still some healing to be done.
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November 17, 2014
Answer: Ask your surgeon if you have any foreign material it in your face. Some surgeons use artificial material to support a facelift. This can create contour abnormalities. You might ask your plastic surgeon if this is the case.
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November 17, 2014
Answer: Ask your surgeon if you have any foreign material it in your face. Some surgeons use artificial material to support a facelift. This can create contour abnormalities. You might ask your plastic surgeon if this is the case.
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November 20, 2014
Answer: Healing after a facelift Generally speaking, it can take 6 to 12 months to completely heal after a facelift procedure. I would strongly recommend speaking with your surgeon or his/her clinical team to discuss your concerns further.
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November 20, 2014
Answer: Healing after a facelift Generally speaking, it can take 6 to 12 months to completely heal after a facelift procedure. I would strongly recommend speaking with your surgeon or his/her clinical team to discuss your concerns further.
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November 10, 2014
Answer: Numbness and contour irregularity 5 weeks after facelift. The "fat and somewhat numb" feeling is perfectly normal at this time in your facelift recovery, and sensation will not reach its maximum regeneration for up to 6-12 months. The indentation or "impression form the drain" may be exactly that, but should be mostly settled by this time.Gentle massage may be all that is necessary, but continue to follow up with your surgeon, who wants this to settle as much as you do. Being concerned is an absolutely appropriate attitude from your surgeon, and I too think this will heal on its own, even without seeing you or a photo.I certainly don't believe you should be "freaking out." Even though this line you see is a bit unusual for 5 weeks' healing, residual swelling or blood/serum along your drain tract or adjacent to it could indeed cause what you are describing. Follow your surgeon's directions and relax. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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November 10, 2014
Answer: Numbness and contour irregularity 5 weeks after facelift. The "fat and somewhat numb" feeling is perfectly normal at this time in your facelift recovery, and sensation will not reach its maximum regeneration for up to 6-12 months. The indentation or "impression form the drain" may be exactly that, but should be mostly settled by this time.Gentle massage may be all that is necessary, but continue to follow up with your surgeon, who wants this to settle as much as you do. Being concerned is an absolutely appropriate attitude from your surgeon, and I too think this will heal on its own, even without seeing you or a photo.I certainly don't believe you should be "freaking out." Even though this line you see is a bit unusual for 5 weeks' healing, residual swelling or blood/serum along your drain tract or adjacent to it could indeed cause what you are describing. Follow your surgeon's directions and relax. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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March 3, 2015
Answer: Folds after a facelift some folds can develop and can be due to swelling, or some deep sutures etc. At 5 weeks you don't see the final results so I wouldn't be worried and I don't think you need to be freaking out. A gentle massage may help speed up the healing.
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March 3, 2015
Answer: Folds after a facelift some folds can develop and can be due to swelling, or some deep sutures etc. At 5 weeks you don't see the final results so I wouldn't be worried and I don't think you need to be freaking out. A gentle massage may help speed up the healing.
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