SMAS mini lift, I look like I’m wearing an invisible party hat with a crease from ear to ear. Is this normal? (photo)

May 1, 2019
Asked By:PinkDove in ME

I am 3 weeks postop from SMAS mini lift (no neck lift). Sutured: inside of tragus/vertically on scalp above ears/along hairline behind ears. The skin under my chin, right above my larynx is VERY tight LOOKING. I look like I’m wearing a party hat with an elastic string! My face is not tight. I know it will loosen a bit with time, but I feel as if I need a good 1/2” of skin to resolve this. I’m very embarrassed as I look fake. I cannot find any info on this issue, scared.

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September 2, 2019

Answer: Creases 3 weeks After Facelift

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Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
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September 2, 2019

Answer: Creases 3 weeks After Facelift

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Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
May 16, 2019

Answer: 3 Weeks Post Op Facelift

Miguel Delgado, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 16, 2019

Answer: 3 Weeks Post Op Facelift

Miguel Delgado, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 5, 2019

Answer: Normal swelling

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Richard Balikian, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 5, 2019

Answer: Normal swelling

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Richard Balikian, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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