Had smas, forehead and neck lift. 2 days shy from 2 months post-op. As long as I keep my head looking down then Its fine. This is the result the second I look up or tilted my head enough to take a zip of water. Emailed my surgeon and was told that it’s just muscle movement while it’s healing. I do feel that it has gotten worst instead of better. Am I just being paranoid? Is this normal? Should I not worry yet?
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You are very early in the healing process, be patient with your body. It is very normal for skin the relax with time. As this occurs and swelling continues to resolve you concerns should continue to improve. Continue to follow up with your surgeon and follow their recommendations as they help...
Thank you for your question.
Want you are describing is not a common event in facelift surgery but can be related to the technique used for placement of the scar.
Some surgeons feel that positioning the scar slightly over the contour of the ear leads to diminished scar visibility.
It is...
Thanks for including photos with your question. Unfortunately, these images do not provide a full assessment of your situation, since there are not “before” photos to compare. After a procedure, you will experience swelling that will make the skin look and feel tighter. This will subside wit...
