What can be done to correct problem if problem does not resolve on its own in a reasonable amount of time? What are my options? I'm look worse now than before the surgery. How long will it take to flatten out? Normal?
October 12, 2016
Answer: Mini Facelift Pleats Thank you for your question and pictures Lisa. You are only two weeks post op therefore swelling, bruising and tightness will still be present. Bunching of the skin is completely normal and in time can create smoother and neater incisions. I will suggest to my patients after 4 weeks massaging with oil or cream can be performed in circular motions to soften any lumps,bumps and pleats caused. This should improve as the swelling goes down and the skin accommodates. Please do make sure you have regular follow ups with your surgeon so he can access and ensure the healing process is looking good. Unfortunately, some patients surgery will take 3-6 months to completely settle, so do be patient! All The Best
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October 12, 2016
Answer: Mini Facelift Pleats Thank you for your question and pictures Lisa. You are only two weeks post op therefore swelling, bruising and tightness will still be present. Bunching of the skin is completely normal and in time can create smoother and neater incisions. I will suggest to my patients after 4 weeks massaging with oil or cream can be performed in circular motions to soften any lumps,bumps and pleats caused. This should improve as the swelling goes down and the skin accommodates. Please do make sure you have regular follow ups with your surgeon so he can access and ensure the healing process is looking good. Unfortunately, some patients surgery will take 3-6 months to completely settle, so do be patient! All The Best
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August 29, 2016
Answer: Post op Mini lift Thanks for sharing. Ideally we try to move the skin show that the lines of pull are minimized. Patients with pre-existing deeper wrinkles may potentially show more of this directional change. The acute swelling accentuates this look and oftentimes it is temporary. This should improve as the swelling goes down and the skin accommodates. Follow up with your surgeon and he will decide if anything needs to be done to improve this. On another note, sometimes it is better to have a facelift incision and not a mini facelift incision to help properly lift and move the skin. (I am not saying this is the case here) Smaller incisions may confine the proper lift and inadvertently cause lines of pull. For those of you researching discuss with your surgeon whether a mini versus and normal facelift would be best.
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August 29, 2016
Answer: Post op Mini lift Thanks for sharing. Ideally we try to move the skin show that the lines of pull are minimized. Patients with pre-existing deeper wrinkles may potentially show more of this directional change. The acute swelling accentuates this look and oftentimes it is temporary. This should improve as the swelling goes down and the skin accommodates. Follow up with your surgeon and he will decide if anything needs to be done to improve this. On another note, sometimes it is better to have a facelift incision and not a mini facelift incision to help properly lift and move the skin. (I am not saying this is the case here) Smaller incisions may confine the proper lift and inadvertently cause lines of pull. For those of you researching discuss with your surgeon whether a mini versus and normal facelift would be best.
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