It has been over one year after my deep plane facelift. On my right side when I smile, I have a strange line/depression running from the corner of my eye up towards my hairline, as well as lumps on my upper cheek and a depression on the upper cheek area. It i visible only when I smile. This area is also still somewhat numb. It is noticeable and distressing. I try not to smile and wear my hair to cover it. Can this be fixed??
Answer: Revision surgery I'm sorry to hear about your concerns following your surgery. It's important to address any post-operative issues you're experiencing, ideally with the surgeon who performed the facelift. While I cannot provide a definitive diagnosis or treatment plan without a physical examination, I can offer some general insights.
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Answer: Revision surgery I'm sorry to hear about your concerns following your surgery. It's important to address any post-operative issues you're experiencing, ideally with the surgeon who performed the facelift. While I cannot provide a definitive diagnosis or treatment plan without a physical examination, I can offer some general insights.
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Answer: Lumps after deep plane facelift Hello. Thank you for your question. Early on after a facelift lumps and bumps are normal but at a year mark they should be gone. Sometimes it is from scar tissue that formed after the facelift. This can be from previous fillers or if you had a small fluid collection (seroma) in that area while you were healing. Also, it is important that if fat was injected too superficially this can also happen. All this can be better determined upon examination and by palpating the area. In the vast majority of cases a revision facelift procedure should take care of this and solve it.Hope this helps!
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Answer: Lumps after deep plane facelift Hello. Thank you for your question. Early on after a facelift lumps and bumps are normal but at a year mark they should be gone. Sometimes it is from scar tissue that formed after the facelift. This can be from previous fillers or if you had a small fluid collection (seroma) in that area while you were healing. Also, it is important that if fat was injected too superficially this can also happen. All this can be better determined upon examination and by palpating the area. In the vast majority of cases a revision facelift procedure should take care of this and solve it.Hope this helps!
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May 8, 2025
Answer: Volume Hello and thank you for your question. Generally speaking, swelling following a facelift would have settled down by this point. It is hard to know what the appearance of the area you have mentioned was prior to surgery without comparing photos. Often times, a small amount of volume added to the area via injectable filler or fat transfer can aid in gaining the improvement it sounds like you are hoping to appear. A detailed in person consultation with the surgeon who performed your facelift may be of benefit to you.
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May 8, 2025
Answer: Volume Hello and thank you for your question. Generally speaking, swelling following a facelift would have settled down by this point. It is hard to know what the appearance of the area you have mentioned was prior to surgery without comparing photos. Often times, a small amount of volume added to the area via injectable filler or fat transfer can aid in gaining the improvement it sounds like you are hoping to appear. A detailed in person consultation with the surgeon who performed your facelift may be of benefit to you.
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September 4, 2024
Answer: Bumps after facelift HI, its hard to tell exactly, however, posting pictures before to compare both at rest and smiling will help see exactly whats going on. Did your surgeon have any advice for you? Some options would be combination of botox and or filler depending on exactly whats going on and an exam would be most helpful
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September 4, 2024
Answer: Bumps after facelift HI, its hard to tell exactly, however, posting pictures before to compare both at rest and smiling will help see exactly whats going on. Did your surgeon have any advice for you? Some options would be combination of botox and or filler depending on exactly whats going on and an exam would be most helpful
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August 21, 2024
Answer: Face Go back to your surgeon and discuss your concerns. His permanent sutures can be released if needed and tissue redraped.
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August 21, 2024
Answer: Face Go back to your surgeon and discuss your concerns. His permanent sutures can be released if needed and tissue redraped.
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April 19, 2024
Answer: Expected changes during recovery after deep-plane facelift Most sensory deficits after facelift surgery will return eventually. With regards to contour irregularities, however, generally a year of healing is sufficient time for any residual swelling or edema to subside. The presence of the depressions and bumps along your temples and cheeks may be due to the way the SMAS and/or skin flap was re-draped, though if it is only apparent when you smile, it may be a bit more involved. In person evaluation by an experienced surgeon would allow for the most accurate diagnosis and discussion of treatment options.
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April 19, 2024
Answer: Expected changes during recovery after deep-plane facelift Most sensory deficits after facelift surgery will return eventually. With regards to contour irregularities, however, generally a year of healing is sufficient time for any residual swelling or edema to subside. The presence of the depressions and bumps along your temples and cheeks may be due to the way the SMAS and/or skin flap was re-draped, though if it is only apparent when you smile, it may be a bit more involved. In person evaluation by an experienced surgeon would allow for the most accurate diagnosis and discussion of treatment options.
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