I had a facelift two years ago and and I am left with a verticle type dent (not a diagonal cross dent toward my ear). I would like to know what caused it, what it is, and how it should be treated. Thank you.
Answer: Dent after face lift It is very likely that one of the major ligaments that connect skin and deep facial tissue is not completely released? Correction can be achieved either with partial face lift approach or transcutaneous, using a small fork cannula. It is in your best interest to discuss this with your surgeon first and/or schedule a second opinion consultation with an experienced face lift surgeon. Good luck.
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Answer: Dent after face lift It is very likely that one of the major ligaments that connect skin and deep facial tissue is not completely released? Correction can be achieved either with partial face lift approach or transcutaneous, using a small fork cannula. It is in your best interest to discuss this with your surgeon first and/or schedule a second opinion consultation with an experienced face lift surgeon. Good luck.
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Answer: Facelift contour It is hard to say without knowing what procedure you had done. Is this visible only when you smile? I would suspect you had SMAS plication or a MACS lift that placed sutures across the SMAS. If the tightening of the SMAS did not correspond with the skin tightening, you could get this type of disparity. A revision to retighten the skin should correct this.
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Answer: Facelift contour It is hard to say without knowing what procedure you had done. Is this visible only when you smile? I would suspect you had SMAS plication or a MACS lift that placed sutures across the SMAS. If the tightening of the SMAS did not correspond with the skin tightening, you could get this type of disparity. A revision to retighten the skin should correct this.
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January 21, 2025
Answer: Cheek dent after facelift A depression can happen from scar tissue that is pulling the skin inwards. It can happen from loss of fat in the area as well. Occasionally there can be a stitch holding the skin down.
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January 21, 2025
Answer: Cheek dent after facelift A depression can happen from scar tissue that is pulling the skin inwards. It can happen from loss of fat in the area as well. Occasionally there can be a stitch holding the skin down.
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November 25, 2024
Answer: Facelift Dent It appears that the indentation is the result of how the skin was draped in front of the ear. This is not uncommon and should be correctable with a slight revision. Hope this helps.
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November 25, 2024
Answer: Facelift Dent It appears that the indentation is the result of how the skin was draped in front of the ear. This is not uncommon and should be correctable with a slight revision. Hope this helps.
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October 23, 2024
Answer: Facelift - dent I that's called "traction deformity." The underlying tissues called the SMAS may have been pulled more than the skin over it and the contour change started to appear as the swelling went away. The treatment usually involves fat grafting to cover up the indented areas but can also include redraping the skin to smooth out the indent. Best Wishes!!
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October 23, 2024
Answer: Facelift - dent I that's called "traction deformity." The underlying tissues called the SMAS may have been pulled more than the skin over it and the contour change started to appear as the swelling went away. The treatment usually involves fat grafting to cover up the indented areas but can also include redraping the skin to smooth out the indent. Best Wishes!!
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October 14, 2024
Answer: You have a great result from your facelift, even with the small area of concern Your photo shows you smiling, I'm wondering if the dent is visible when your face is in repose. Nonetheless, 2 years is long enough for any scar tissue or tethering from subcutaneous tightening to soften and relax. The vast majority of issues like this resolve within the first year. it's hard to say what caused this without knowing what kind of work was done (ie SMAS or deep plane lift). At this point I would try using a hyaluronic acid filler (like restylane, juvederm, etc.) to see if the depression could be filled in. If the filler works, you could then try to do a fat grafting procedure for longer lasting correction.
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October 14, 2024
Answer: You have a great result from your facelift, even with the small area of concern Your photo shows you smiling, I'm wondering if the dent is visible when your face is in repose. Nonetheless, 2 years is long enough for any scar tissue or tethering from subcutaneous tightening to soften and relax. The vast majority of issues like this resolve within the first year. it's hard to say what caused this without knowing what kind of work was done (ie SMAS or deep plane lift). At this point I would try using a hyaluronic acid filler (like restylane, juvederm, etc.) to see if the depression could be filled in. If the filler works, you could then try to do a fat grafting procedure for longer lasting correction.
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