So what are my options? My doctor suggested possible steroid injections at 6 months to hasten the dissolving. What will I look like with injections--will they make me look puffy? I am very uncomfortable and sometimes they tighten at night. I did not know recovery would take so long and be so uncomfortable. My eyes are still tight and pull at the corners.
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It would be helpful to see your profile view, but I think that you are on the right path. Regarding your nose, it is somewhat long and can be shortened a bit (but be careful that your surgeon is not overly aggressive and turn up the nose too much, which feminizes the appearance).
While...
Congratulations on your facelift! Regarding the flushing sensation that you have experienced, it's not unusual after surgery. When facelift incisions are made and skin flaps elevated, alterations in the bloodflow to the face are to be expected early on. This can result in the sensations you...
It is possible that in addition to facial fat grafting, you may be a good candidate for face and neck lift as well. In general, if you have loose skin, hanging muscle, or any fat, a neck lift may be in order. Also, the jowls can be addressed with a face and neck lift as...