Swollen thyroid after Facelift. (photo)

One of the advantages of a mini-lift over a full rhytidectomy (facelift), is that it can be performed with minimal anesthesia. At my center, I usually use just local injections of a numbing agent plus oral medication to keep you relaxed. You will be awake for the procedure. If you prefer not to...

Hi Lilly20,Lets start by stating that without photographs or an person to person consultation is difficult to evaluate what you may need.Fat grafting should last more than 3 months, but take into consideration that at that time you did not had a face lift or mini facelift, so the result of the...

FaceTite can internally tighten the skin in the lower face and neck. After all the skin has been heated and contracted, we shape the neck with liposuction to give definition and remove stubborn pockets of fat. In one quick treatment, we can tighten skin, remove fat, and contour the lower face,...

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...

Based on your photos, you seem to be a good candidate for face lift. This surgery will help you to reshape your face. I recommend you to contact a Board Certified Surgeon. I wish you all the best.

Dear lilt, thank you for your question. Swelling after a facelift may persists from weeks to months, causing bumps or asymmetries to appear. In San Diego, we monitor our patients closely for one year to address any issues. Follow up with your surgeon to check if this is swelling versus...