I posted photos 6 weeks ago. Expected that I would see improvement with time. Now at the 3 month mark with no improvement. Dents, ridges,and swelling/ripples, my L side. It feels firm and spongy. I .posted photos to my PS who is OS who advises to wait 6 months. Any idea what could be causing this ( early on I had a seroma which was drained ) and why there has been no improvement? Do I need to wait or can I get it fixed now? I have been having red LED Therapy. Any input greatly appreciated.
December 5, 2017
Answer: Facelift Revision It is really difficult to wait for healing but that is the best course. Likely the seroma caused scar tissue under the skin. Scar tissue heals with contracture and may actually have muscle like cells in it (myofibroblasts). By 6 months from the time of surgery the scar tissue should be somewhat resolved so a safe and effective revision can be performed. In the meantime massage and perhaps some diluted steroid injections might help. It would take an exam to determine this. Occasionally therapeutic ultrasound is also useful. It is likely you can have an excellent outcome with patience and a revision.
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December 5, 2017
Answer: Facelift Revision It is really difficult to wait for healing but that is the best course. Likely the seroma caused scar tissue under the skin. Scar tissue heals with contracture and may actually have muscle like cells in it (myofibroblasts). By 6 months from the time of surgery the scar tissue should be somewhat resolved so a safe and effective revision can be performed. In the meantime massage and perhaps some diluted steroid injections might help. It would take an exam to determine this. Occasionally therapeutic ultrasound is also useful. It is likely you can have an excellent outcome with patience and a revision.
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December 4, 2017
Answer: #facelift Hi. Your results are certainly not normal at the 3 months mark as you have correctly pointed out. Re-operating on a facelift is not to be taken lightly and I would definitely wait until the 6 month mark. Without examining you it is difficult to say what the cause of your asymmetry is however if it hasn't settled at all in 3 months then it is likely to need revision.CheersDamien
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December 4, 2017
Answer: #facelift Hi. Your results are certainly not normal at the 3 months mark as you have correctly pointed out. Re-operating on a facelift is not to be taken lightly and I would definitely wait until the 6 month mark. Without examining you it is difficult to say what the cause of your asymmetry is however if it hasn't settled at all in 3 months then it is likely to need revision.CheersDamien
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