I am 5 weeks post short scar lower face lift. I feel my jaw line is pulled too vertically and looks unnatural. I can actually see my lower jaw move when I talk. I also have noticeable pleats behind my ears. My surgeon says my jaw line looks great and the pleats will go away. Should I seek a revision and when?
Answer: It is still early good morning!looking at your photos it does appear that you are a bit tight in the posterior vector. It is always difficult to comment on these without preoperative photos as well as more views but was liposuction performed along your jawline during the procedure? That may be causing the asymmetry seen in these photos.Your best bet is to have an honest discussion about your concerns with your PS about these issues. 5 weeks seems like an eternity, but swelling can still be paying a part dependign upon what type of procedures your PS performed.I hope this helps
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Answer: It is still early good morning!looking at your photos it does appear that you are a bit tight in the posterior vector. It is always difficult to comment on these without preoperative photos as well as more views but was liposuction performed along your jawline during the procedure? That may be causing the asymmetry seen in these photos.Your best bet is to have an honest discussion about your concerns with your PS about these issues. 5 weeks seems like an eternity, but swelling can still be paying a part dependign upon what type of procedures your PS performed.I hope this helps
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Answer: Jawline too tight Given the limitations of forming an opinion without an exam or standardized photos, the problem with short scar lifts is that the skin is pulled tightly and no adjustment/addition of volume is performed. As the previous consultant pointed out, that results in a flat cheek profile. That being said, much of that tightness may resolve with time and 5 weeks is too soon to tell. The pleats may go away but are easily taken care of in any case. The bigger issue is adding volume to the cheek area which can be done with fat or fillers. Most of the time I add fat as an adjunct to any mini or short scar lift. Again, without the op notes, I am not sure what was done. Good luck.
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Answer: Jawline too tight Given the limitations of forming an opinion without an exam or standardized photos, the problem with short scar lifts is that the skin is pulled tightly and no adjustment/addition of volume is performed. As the previous consultant pointed out, that results in a flat cheek profile. That being said, much of that tightness may resolve with time and 5 weeks is too soon to tell. The pleats may go away but are easily taken care of in any case. The bigger issue is adding volume to the cheek area which can be done with fat or fillers. Most of the time I add fat as an adjunct to any mini or short scar lift. Again, without the op notes, I am not sure what was done. Good luck.
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March 5, 2016
Answer: Pleats are a problem Skin pleats behind the ear can be a problem with short scar facelift. They can improve over time and some with massage. You could need a posterior skin pull/tuck in the next few months if they persist.
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March 5, 2016
Answer: Pleats are a problem Skin pleats behind the ear can be a problem with short scar facelift. They can improve over time and some with massage. You could need a posterior skin pull/tuck in the next few months if they persist.
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March 4, 2016
Answer: Is jaw line pulled too vertically/sharply and are pleats behind ears normal after short scar lower face lift? Hi, I have performed many facelifts
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March 4, 2016
Answer: Is jaw line pulled too vertically/sharply and are pleats behind ears normal after short scar lower face lift? Hi, I have performed many facelifts
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