Can I expect mini facelift final result to be same as day 1?

November 14, 2018
Asked By:Monkey109 in Maine, ME

I had mini lift 8 days ago, & fat graft to cheekbones. Day after surgery I was Absolutely Thrilled. My face used to be fat, chunky & saggy in lower 1/3rd, & flat front cheeks/ cheekbones. Day 1 post I had a chiseled face, sharp jaw, sharp cheekbones & perfect contours. Day 2, swelling begun, peaked at 72 hrs & will not reduce. My surgeon agreed its ‘above average swelling’,but looks ok. I look hideous. I actually look a lot like my old self. Will my final results be like day 1????

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November 16, 2018

Answer: Minilift results

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Andrew Campbell, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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November 16, 2018

Answer: Minilift results

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Andrew Campbell, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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May 30, 2023

Answer: Need to come in to consult

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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May 30, 2023

Answer: Need to come in to consult

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 20, 2018

Answer: Results after surgery

Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACSFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
November 20, 2018

Answer: Results after surgery

Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACSFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

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November 16, 2018

Answer: Mini Facelift Recovery

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Robert M. Tornambe, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 16, 2018

Answer: Mini Facelift Recovery

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Robert M. Tornambe, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 7, 2019

Answer: Mini facelifting

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Answer: Mini facelifting

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