SMAS facelift 21 days ago. Lower jaw is very immobile, stays open when I sleep, difficult making certain sounds (f, b, p), trouble keeping food (dry) from coming out sides of mouth. If I press forward at the jawline near my ear, it relaxes the tension enough that speaking is a little easier. Will this get better? Also, feels like a very tight chin strap wrapped around my jaw that is hard to relax, kind of aches.
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April 1, 2013
Answer: Lack of Mobility In Jaw Area After SMAS Facelift? What To Do?
Some tightness is to be expected after a facelift procedure. That being said, it generally should not cause issues with talking or eating, and should not cause deep depressions in the skin. Based on the question, it is possible that the underlying Bell's palsy is also contributing. Be sure to...
Lateral sweep is usually caused by pulling the skin in the wrong direction.
In your case it may soften with time. Wait 6 months if it stll bothers you, you will need a revision.
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Congratulations on what appears to be a beautiful face, neck and eyelid lift. Ice acts in different ways on the skin and must be used carefully. Each surgeon has their own care instructions and philosophy on its use, so PLEASE discuss directly with him / her.
Ice on the skin acts...