I am 13 days out from my face lift. I realize it will take time for all the swelling to go down but does this look like typical swelling. My face is much wider than it was originally. I do like it better, but I sure hope it thins out.
Answer: Wide face after facelift This is typical after a facelift and it does scare patients all of the time. As the swelling resolves ( be patient) you will see that the width returns to normal. The only reason for it not returning is if fat was added to widen the face. Confirm with your surgeon.
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Answer: Wide face after facelift This is typical after a facelift and it does scare patients all of the time. As the swelling resolves ( be patient) you will see that the width returns to normal. The only reason for it not returning is if fat was added to widen the face. Confirm with your surgeon.
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Answer: Facial width increasing after facelift, 2 weeks out Hello- thank you for your question. The facial fullness at the upper face improves and vertical length shortens with facelift. You will become less swollen over time, likely by 6 weeks or so. All looks appropriate. Best of luck to you!
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Answer: Facial width increasing after facelift, 2 weeks out Hello- thank you for your question. The facial fullness at the upper face improves and vertical length shortens with facelift. You will become less swollen over time, likely by 6 weeks or so. All looks appropriate. Best of luck to you!
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January 9, 2019
Answer: Face Wider After Facelift Surgery You still have a lot of swelling which is normal at 13 days after surgery. It will be several more weeks until you see your final result. Try to be patient and follow your surgeon's post operative instructions. Good luck!
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January 9, 2019
Answer: Face Wider After Facelift Surgery You still have a lot of swelling which is normal at 13 days after surgery. It will be several more weeks until you see your final result. Try to be patient and follow your surgeon's post operative instructions. Good luck!
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September 4, 2018
Answer: My face is much wider than before facelift. Is this just swelling or will it thin out? #facelift #deepplanefacelift Thank you for your question. At 13 days post-operative, you are still quite swollen from your surgery. I agree that what you are seeing is secondary to swelling. Depending on how your facelift procedure was performed, the deep tissues will swell, and this is visible underneath the skin. Over the next several weeks, you will see this swelling resolve. It typically takes 6 months for all swelling to resolve. Be sure to discuss your concerns with your surgeon, as well.I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin
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September 4, 2018
Answer: My face is much wider than before facelift. Is this just swelling or will it thin out? #facelift #deepplanefacelift Thank you for your question. At 13 days post-operative, you are still quite swollen from your surgery. I agree that what you are seeing is secondary to swelling. Depending on how your facelift procedure was performed, the deep tissues will swell, and this is visible underneath the skin. Over the next several weeks, you will see this swelling resolve. It typically takes 6 months for all swelling to resolve. Be sure to discuss your concerns with your surgeon, as well.I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin
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January 12, 2022
Answer: Widening of the Face After Facelift Thank you for pictures. This widening represents two things. The most prominent representation of this widening is swelling. This will improve over 6 months or so. The second representation of this widening is the reposition the tissues into their correct positions from the facelift which produce a more youthful face. Best wishes.
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January 12, 2022
Answer: Widening of the Face After Facelift Thank you for pictures. This widening represents two things. The most prominent representation of this widening is swelling. This will improve over 6 months or so. The second representation of this widening is the reposition the tissues into their correct positions from the facelift which produce a more youthful face. Best wishes.
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