I am interested in some form of face lift mostly for sagging cheeks. The left side of my face sags a lot more than the right because of a deviated septum that I have had since early childhood. This has caused me to pull and stretch the area while I sleep in order to breathe. . Is it possible to have that corrected at the same time as a lift?
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January 26, 2016
Answer: Including Nose Surgery With Facelift Is OK
Hi salamanca. Concerns about scars are
understandable. However, it is common this early in the recovery to see some redness
and the "bunched" look where your surgeon made an incision. Scars
fade during the first year following a facelift and in most cases are almost
invisible when hidden in the...
It's hard to envision your situation without photos. If you are young liposuction of the cheeks and neck can be beneficial. If you are over 45 you may need a facelift.
Swelling one week post op is normal We typically have patients take Tylenol as an anti-inflammatory. We tend to stay away from ibuprofen or aspirin products early on as they may increase bleeding. Please make sure you follow your post operative instructions given to you by your surgeo...