3weeks post deep plane facelift. Will chewing/ laughing lax the tightened muscles?

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I had deep plane facelift 3weeks ago. To me I feel I heal rather well （swelling completely if not 90% subsided in my eyes) temple incision light pink and ear almost invisible now). Sensation, hardness improving fairly quick. But I know it's still too early and I continue to heal. My question is will hard chewing, laughing hard etc compromise and lax the muscles tightened during the surgery? Thanks!!

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Three weeks after a facelift you should have no restrictions on laughing or chewing. Nevertheless address this question to your own surgeon.

Mark Hamilton, MD · Answer

By three weeks after a facelift, I allow patients to do most activities. This includes aerobic exercises, heavy lifting and playing sports. Chewing or laughing should not be an issue. Areas of swelling and firmness are normal at this point and will resolve over the next 2-3 months.

Arnold Almonte, DO · Answer

The deep-plane technique is one of a number of facelift techniques that results in a tightening of the SMAS, the layer under the skin. In general, having a facelift shouldn't compromise facial functions, such as chewing or laughing. You may feel tight in the early healing period after surgery, but that resolves into a more natural feeling in a few weeks. With time, the activities you describe will feel normal. Good luck!

Thomas P. Sterry, MD · Answer

In terms of loosening your muscle, I wouldn't worry too much about chewing food - that's really not how it works. Frankly, the muscles are not tightened with a facelift, it's SMAS that is snugged up with a deep plane technique.  Now, about laughing, that is probably not a problem, but I suppose that throwing your head from side to side could actually loosen things up a bit.  Take it easy.Good Luck

Ron Hazani, MD, FACS · Answer

Facial exercises, chewing or laughing should not make a difference for you. The swelling will slowly improve with time and may last for 2-3 months.

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