I sent photos to a surgeon for a online consultation. He said I would do great with a Macs Lift. Do you agree?

Thank you for the question and photos. Some contour irregularities are common after any facelift, and usually resolve in 1-2 weeks. From the photos, it appears that the skin has been pulled more than usual with a MACS lift. The concept of a MACS lift is that the support is on the deeper tissues,...

A MACS Lift elevates and repositions the deep tissues of the face as well as the neck. Elevation and and improvement of the neck with MACS  is however limited to the  more lateral neck and does not improve the area just below the chin. The photos show that not only is there...

The first few weeks after any surgical procedure is a very anxious time.  I get asked about the "way things look" in the first week and the most important things I'm looking for are not what patients are looking for; in other words, patients are worried about how they "look," --  my concern is...

A MACS Lift  elevates and sutures the deep tissue of the cheeks. Because the deep tissue of the neck (the Platysma Muscle) extends  and blends into the deep tissue of the lower cheeks, as the deep tissue of the cheeks is elevated it also elevates the neck tissue. The sutures of the...

Thank you for your question and I appreciate your concern. It is possible you simply need more time to heal, but if you are concerned about the residual lumpiness under the chin, a second opinion is also an option for you. Always choose an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon for...

Thank you for your post. I would have patience at the present time. I think the swelling will improve with time as you are only 8 weeks out. You have had a platysmaplasty along with a facelift. Regular massage will help with this and time. You should contact your surgeon to discuss...