It's still too tight and very unattractive. The sides of my face (curves) were tightened and still are, while my midface has since fallen and now I look like a pig (I'm slim). I want slimming/definition and balance put back, yet all I read are fillers and lift which I believe will worsen things. Can a lift be reversed? Tissues loosened or repositioned other than yanked up--or is this impossible? Is there a dr that has done this? Anyone? thank you
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It is perfectly normal to have some swelling and bruising 5 days after a facelift and the swelling can cause the face to appear pulled. It is also not uncommon to have some fatigue after surgery, but this can also depend on the type of anesthesia used during the procedure. The discomfort...
Although redness and slight pain are not unusual at 5 days post-op, the best thing for you to do is to see your doctor in the morning. Puckering is not unusual, as there is swelling and the tissue is not lying flat. See your surgeon, discuss your concerns and follow your doctors orders.
Thank you for your question. A Face lift procedure combined with upper and lower eyelid surgeries, and a brow lift will take between 5-9 hours. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon will take many precautions, such as clearance by your primary physician, operating in an accredited...
