Can acupuncture help reduce swelling after a facelift? 3 weeks post op.

Facelift techniques vary but all share basic components. Various surgeons will “brand” their technique with a name for marketing purposes. Medically there are very few of these that are recognized by surgeons. SMART lift, QUICKLIFT, S lift, MINI lift, Q lift etc. do not convey what they act...

Thanks for your question. While it is not typical for a bruise to appear at 3 weeks out, it can happen. Sometimes deep bruises from the deeper dissection will appear several weeks after surgery. I would let your surgeon know as they may want to see you for a follow up appointment.

Damaging the parotid gland (salivary gland) or the parotid duct would be quite unusual with a facelift procedure. There may be something else going on to cause your symptoms. I would recommend seeing your ps and discuss your concerns.

Thank you for your question!  At 8 weeks post-operatively, you will still have some swelling after your procedure.  This should resolve with time, and depending on the patient, this can take up to 4 to 6 months to see a full resolution.  Be sure to discuss your concerns with you plastic sur...

From your photos it does not appear to me that you have skin necrosis after your facelift. It looks like bruising that is commonly seen. However, please follow-up with your plastic surgeon. 

Far more important than the technique is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let them explain why one technique may be better than another.  See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for y...