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

February 11, 2014
Asked By: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

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February 16, 2014

Answer: Skin Necrosis After Facelift

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Frank P. Fechner, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 16, 2014

Answer: Skin Necrosis After Facelift

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February 15, 2014

Answer: Skin Loss After Facelift Surgery

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Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 15, 2014

Answer: Skin Loss After Facelift Surgery

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Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 13, 2014

Answer: You look like you have some necrosis on the left side after the facelift.

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John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
February 13, 2014

Answer: You look like you have some necrosis on the left side after the facelift.

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