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
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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