The indentation under my chin in my neck looks like someone poked the skin deeply and it did not pop back out into a normal shape, but just stayed indented. The indentation is right in between the two protruding salivary glands. Is it possible to do a vertical cut on the neck to pull the vertical bands closer together (they are about two inches apart) and to make the indentation disappear or should I have a fat transfer to close the deep indentation?
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Most surgeons will encourage the elevation of the head after facelift surgery to help resolve facial and neck swelling faster. As mentioned, the body removes swelling by draining the tissue fluids into the lymphatic system which eventually then drains into your blood stream and is removed...
Your #healing process in general can take up to one month for the majority of swelling to subside, incisions to close, sutures to come out, and for bruising to completely go away. In your situation, it is best to follow your doctor's post-op care instructions. Per their permission, you may also ...
Hi Jtomalley,Thank you for sharing your question with us,A Consultation with your chosen surgeon, will give you the opportunity to discuss your requirements and have an examination of the areas of concern. The facelift I perform is under a local anaesthetic which means a significantly reduced d...