I am 3 mos. post FL and neck lift and have a big dent under my chin where the chin incision is. I hope time will help and I’ll wait another 3 mos. before judging final results. If the dent does not smooth out and get better, what are my options: surgical revision of chin incision, fillers, laser tx, or scar-minimizing products? It really does not look good, esp. from the side. Thanks for your advice.
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August 18, 2014
Answer: Indention after a facelift under the chin may be due to swelling.
Your photo shows that your lateral canthus (outer eye) lies below the inner canthus - called a negative vector.It often accompanies rather flat cheek bones.See an experience Board Certified Plastic Surgeon if this is truly troublesome - x-rays and careful analysis may be needed to decide what is...
Facelift that leverage the actual lifting by putting tension on the skin can lead to artificial results. You should see the pre-and postoperative photographs of the surgeon you choose to make certain you like the product that he is delivering.
Keep trying; hopefully someone will help you. This is the problem with foreign cosmetic surgery. Many surgeons do not want to take on other surgeon's problems. Good luck. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
