Is It Normal to Have a Wind Swept Back Look at 7 Days After a Facelift and Brow Lift?

Due to the swelling that is likely still present as well as the recent surgery date, it's too early to worry about the final result. You're still in the very early phases of healing. The lateral sweep or "Nike swoosh" that you're seeing might well resolve with time. I would followup with your surgeon and seek their assessment of your healing. It's also important to remember that the photos you've reviewed from your experienced surgeon were likely taken from 6 - 12 months following surgery. You have alot of healing left ahead of you. I hope this is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS

The windswept look after  a facelift occurs for the following reasons:


Superficial plane- Pulling and placing tension on skin or creating large skin flaps is more likely to create a windswept look

Poor vector-  Overly vertical pulling can create a windswept appearance

Too much tension skin


Early on this may resolve.  However, if it has not resolved within 3 months you may be looking at a revision lift.  Unfortunately, most revision lifts require some waiting for the skin to become lax again so that a lift can be safely performed.