Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

Posted underFacelift q&a

Does this look like necrosis? And what treatment will prevent it worsening? (Photo)

mjhartzell
I'm 13 days post op from face/neck lift, and have started to develop areas of what I think is necrosis. Had a lot of swelling immediately post-op, and surgeon stated a lot of bleeding during procedure. Don't smoke I'm concerned more areas will start to break down - left side of face is now looking a little grey Surgeon stated it may just take longer to heal

Answers (13)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Fernando Colon, MD profile photo
Dr. Fernando Colon, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 28 Reviews
Answer
2 people found this helpful
Sam Speron, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Sam Speron, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 140 Reviews
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Frank P. Fechner, MD profile photo
Dr. Frank P. Fechner, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.4 | 103 Reviews
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA profile photo
Dr. Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.7 | 53 Reviews
Answer
1 person found this helpful
John J. Martin, Jr., MD profile photo
Dr. John J. Martin, Jr., MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
5.0 | 53 Reviews
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Amy T. Bandy, DO, FACS profile photo
Dr. Amy T. Bandy, DO, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 146 Reviews
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD profile photo
Dr. Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.5 | 79 Reviews
Answer
1 person found this helpful
J. Kevin Duplechain, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. J. Kevin Duplechain, MD, FACS
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 | 228 Reviews
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Dr. Todd C. Miller, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answer
Dr. Roy A. David, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answer
2 people found this helpful

More Facelift Questions

See all Facelift Q&A