It has been four months since my SMAS facelift. My surgeon has moved to Florida (hated to see him go). I haven't had any serious issues since my surgery, healing is still taking place (still some very minor swelling along the jawline, minor tightness and numbness around sides of face). He had told me at the onset that he likes to follow up for several months to a year on facelifts. Is it necessary to have further check-ups?
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February 12, 2011
Answer: How long should I follow up after my facelift?
I am sorry to hear that the results were so short-lived. The longevity of your lift is likely related to the technique of the lift rather than the sutures. I would echo my colleagues advice to return to your surgeon and voice your concerns. Cosmetic surgeons truly want their patients to be happy...
While some degree of swelling is normal postoperatively, to have extreme swelling and stiffness with heat and itchiness is a bit unusual, or at least it would be for my patients. I do not know the techniques or skill level of her surgeon, but because it’s better to be safe than sorry, I’d hav...
Jess,
Although signs of aging occur at different times and at different rates in different individuals, this is a curious scenario in a 23 year old. You might want to start with your primary care physician/gynecologist for a medical evaluation. Perhaps you have a metabolic/thyroid problem or...
