I’m 63 and had a deep plane lower facelift/necklift 4 mo ago. The sides of my cheeks remain lumpy, not superficial swelling, but in tissue underneath. One of my jowls is not improved but the other is fine. I followed all doctor advice, including pressure wraps for 7 wks and sleeping upright for 4 wks as well as numerous lymphatic facial massages. My doc is not concerned. In your experience, can I expect the lumps to flatten this long after surgery and will my jowling become any more improved?
3 photos
Answers (6)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Hi. Thank you for sharing your inquiry.
Based on the photos you shared, it appears to be caused by skin redundancy. While recovery speeds vary from person to person, there is a simple step you can try at home to help improve the area.
First, it is recommended to try a vibration massager like a...
Both deep plane and preservation deep plane facelifts lift the deeper facial layers for natural, long-lasting results, especially around the midface and mouth. The preservation technique focuses more on maintaining your natural anatomy and facial volume, with minimal disruption to key ligaments,...
Dear generous,
I appreciate you sharing your photos to help better. Illustrate your concerns. In my opinion, your expectations for cleaner, jaw and neckline are NOT unrealistic. I can't comment on what surgical procedure was actually done and how aggressive your surgeon should've been or how ...
