5 weeks ago, I had v-line surgery and a facelift done. The right side is healing well, but the left side is completely asymmetrical. It is noticeably more swollen. You can also see that the area just above my lip and under my nose is being "tugged" to the left side causing noticeable asymmetry. I haven't seen ANY improvement on this side for the past 3 weeks. I brought this concern up to the surgeon a week ago and he said that everything would resolve in another month. Normal or not?
May 20, 2016
Answer: Asymmetric Swelling Post Facelift #Asymmetric #swelling is not uncommon following surgical procedures, including a #facelift. Do not be alarmed if one side of your face is slightly more swollen or numb than the other. This is common and usually disappears within a few weeks.Its best to remain patient because it is still early in to your recovery. The healing process in general can take up to one month for the majority of swelling to subside, incisions to close, sutures to come out, and for bruising to completely go away. #Recovery time from a #facelift varies from person to person, but patients can generally expect to be presentable within three weeks from surgery. Patients should expect swelling, bruising, and discoloration of the skin during this phase of recovery (swelling normally goes down after 48 hours; most bruising will go away within two weeks). The marks from a facelift can easily hidden with “camouflage” make-up which you can learn how to apply.The scars from a facelift mature within six to twelve months from the surgery date. It is during this time that the rejuvenating effects of the facelift will become apparent and the real result will be seen. Nevertheless, if you have certain concerns about the procedures and #healing process, it is recommended to call your board-certified surgeon or their medical staff and discuss those #concerns.
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May 20, 2016
Answer: Asymmetric Swelling Post Facelift #Asymmetric #swelling is not uncommon following surgical procedures, including a #facelift. Do not be alarmed if one side of your face is slightly more swollen or numb than the other. This is common and usually disappears within a few weeks.Its best to remain patient because it is still early in to your recovery. The healing process in general can take up to one month for the majority of swelling to subside, incisions to close, sutures to come out, and for bruising to completely go away. #Recovery time from a #facelift varies from person to person, but patients can generally expect to be presentable within three weeks from surgery. Patients should expect swelling, bruising, and discoloration of the skin during this phase of recovery (swelling normally goes down after 48 hours; most bruising will go away within two weeks). The marks from a facelift can easily hidden with “camouflage” make-up which you can learn how to apply.The scars from a facelift mature within six to twelve months from the surgery date. It is during this time that the rejuvenating effects of the facelift will become apparent and the real result will be seen. Nevertheless, if you have certain concerns about the procedures and #healing process, it is recommended to call your board-certified surgeon or their medical staff and discuss those #concerns.
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May 20, 2016
Answer: Asymmetry after facelift The most common cause for perceived asymmetry of the face after a facelift is......asymmetry unrecognized preoperatively.All jawlines are asymmetric if you look closely.Therefore they will be asymmetric after surgery.Occasionally things are unmasked during surgery, i.e.. made more noticeable as the jawline becomes more defined.
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May 20, 2016
Answer: Asymmetry after facelift The most common cause for perceived asymmetry of the face after a facelift is......asymmetry unrecognized preoperatively.All jawlines are asymmetric if you look closely.Therefore they will be asymmetric after surgery.Occasionally things are unmasked during surgery, i.e.. made more noticeable as the jawline becomes more defined.
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