I am 4 Months post-op and in my mid-50's and normal weight. I am concerned as I still have some Swelling, Lumps and Indentations along jawline and under chin and at neck. No defined jawline (Both Sides of Face.) Is this something that will correct itself, or would steroid injections or a revision help me? Thank You
Answer: Revision Is Probably Necessary Irregularities under the chin and at the neck can occur as a result of uneven liposuction, local differences in healing with uneven skin contraction, or inflammation due to small collections of blood or fluid (seroma) in the early healing period. Generally, irregularities that have not resolved by 6 months will not resolve. Revision usually involves undermining the skin and doing some kind of neck lift procedure, although sometimes undermining with a liposuction cannula can help. Indentations along the jawline are usually due to uneven liposuction, and those are best corrected with fat grafting. At 4 months, most of the healing has occurred, and some kind of revision among the options above will likely be necessary.
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Answer: Revision Is Probably Necessary Irregularities under the chin and at the neck can occur as a result of uneven liposuction, local differences in healing with uneven skin contraction, or inflammation due to small collections of blood or fluid (seroma) in the early healing period. Generally, irregularities that have not resolved by 6 months will not resolve. Revision usually involves undermining the skin and doing some kind of neck lift procedure, although sometimes undermining with a liposuction cannula can help. Indentations along the jawline are usually due to uneven liposuction, and those are best corrected with fat grafting. At 4 months, most of the healing has occurred, and some kind of revision among the options above will likely be necessary.
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April 2, 2016
Answer: Swelling, lumps, and indentations after facelift/neck lift Thank you for your question.
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April 2, 2016
Answer: Swelling, lumps, and indentations after facelift/neck lift Thank you for your question.
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March 31, 2016
Answer: Lumps/bumps after facelift in a difficult neck Your neck looks like it was a challenging one, and your surgeon may have performed any of a number of procedures to correct the heaviness of your preoperative neck. These lumps/bumps may be part of the normal healing process or evidence of that some intervention needs to be undertaken. I suggest you bring up your concerns with your surgeon.
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March 31, 2016
Answer: Lumps/bumps after facelift in a difficult neck Your neck looks like it was a challenging one, and your surgeon may have performed any of a number of procedures to correct the heaviness of your preoperative neck. These lumps/bumps may be part of the normal healing process or evidence of that some intervention needs to be undertaken. I suggest you bring up your concerns with your surgeon.
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April 14, 2018
Answer: Unusual lumps under the jawline post #facelift: rule out pre-existing sagging submandibular glands Thank you for your question.I think I see sagging submandibular glands in your pictures.Submandibular glands are glands normally hidden deep and under the jawline but like everything else in the human body, they can sag. They sometimes get addressed during a necklift/facelift procedure but requires experience and knowledge as there is potential for serious bleeding.Thick digastric muscles could also be the cause but those would be almost midline.Large glands can sometimes be treated with Botox.Visit your plastic surgeon and initiate the conversation.Hope this helps!
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April 14, 2018
Answer: Unusual lumps under the jawline post #facelift: rule out pre-existing sagging submandibular glands Thank you for your question.I think I see sagging submandibular glands in your pictures.Submandibular glands are glands normally hidden deep and under the jawline but like everything else in the human body, they can sag. They sometimes get addressed during a necklift/facelift procedure but requires experience and knowledge as there is potential for serious bleeding.Thick digastric muscles could also be the cause but those would be almost midline.Large glands can sometimes be treated with Botox.Visit your plastic surgeon and initiate the conversation.Hope this helps!
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March 18, 2016
Answer: Bumps after a facelift Thanks for the question, its always difficult to determine what is happening without seeing you in person, however lumps/bumps are common after a facelift and can take up to a year to fully resolve. Everyone is different, so i suggest you visit your surgeon for some advice.
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March 18, 2016
Answer: Bumps after a facelift Thanks for the question, its always difficult to determine what is happening without seeing you in person, however lumps/bumps are common after a facelift and can take up to a year to fully resolve. Everyone is different, so i suggest you visit your surgeon for some advice.
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