Hello Doctors, just want your take on my "dent". I'm only 3 weeks after my facelift & I know patience is required but I've had this dent since the bandages have come off. My PS reckons it's either the sucture which will dissolve or could be the layers of skin not settled yet & it will improve dramatically But sometimes my left cheek feels tight & a bit achy, sometimes the dent looks better & sometimes the same..
September 4, 2017
Answer: Dent in face post operatively The indentation may be a result of an over tightened suture of the deep tissues or secondary to liposuction of the fat if that was done. There may also be a small collection of blood or serum above the indentation which gives the illusion of a dent. Your are early in the game and hopefullythings will improve. One suggestion that you may want to ask your surgeon about: 1] massage several times a day to keep the tissues loose and prevent abnormal adherence Good luck Armand Simone, MD FACS New York, NY Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 4, 2017
Answer: Dent in face post operatively The indentation may be a result of an over tightened suture of the deep tissues or secondary to liposuction of the fat if that was done. There may also be a small collection of blood or serum above the indentation which gives the illusion of a dent. Your are early in the game and hopefullythings will improve. One suggestion that you may want to ask your surgeon about: 1] massage several times a day to keep the tissues loose and prevent abnormal adherence Good luck Armand Simone, MD FACS New York, NY Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 2, 2017
Answer: Contour Irregularity following Facelift Hi Curlybe and thank you for your question. Following facelift, contour irregularities can be a part of the healing process until swelling the in skin and underlying structures that were elevated smooths out. In some cases, this can take several weeks to occur. Additionally, small fluid collections can develop under the skin and can be the cause of the irregularities. Sometimes massage or steroid injections into these areas can help hasten the healing process. Alternatively, if a depression remains, it may need to be treated with dermal fillers or autogenous fat injection. In the photo posted, it appears that a version of a cross-cheek depression may have developed. This is often due to a patient's facial structure pre-facelift and is usually treated with volume in the areas of depression. Either dermal filler or fat can help treat this concern. I would recommend keeping in close touch with your surgeon and he can help guide you through the healing process. Good luck!
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September 2, 2017
Answer: Contour Irregularity following Facelift Hi Curlybe and thank you for your question. Following facelift, contour irregularities can be a part of the healing process until swelling the in skin and underlying structures that were elevated smooths out. In some cases, this can take several weeks to occur. Additionally, small fluid collections can develop under the skin and can be the cause of the irregularities. Sometimes massage or steroid injections into these areas can help hasten the healing process. Alternatively, if a depression remains, it may need to be treated with dermal fillers or autogenous fat injection. In the photo posted, it appears that a version of a cross-cheek depression may have developed. This is often due to a patient's facial structure pre-facelift and is usually treated with volume in the areas of depression. Either dermal filler or fat can help treat this concern. I would recommend keeping in close touch with your surgeon and he can help guide you through the healing process. Good luck!
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