What can be done to correct swelling 2 years post op? (photo)

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It's almost two years since my deep plane facelift. I still have a swelling (ridge) on my cheek that hasn't gone down. My surgeon says it can't be fixed. Could this have been avoided, and is there really nothing that can be done about this now?

Arthur Dean Jabs, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Is it firm or soft? Has a revision been attempted?
I would advocate opening the area and seeing what is causing it. Soft tissue smoothing over the area should alleviate the ridge. 
An exam would be necessary before more suggestions.

All the Best,

Dr. J

Manish H. Shah, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,
Thank you for your question. Typically, these types of contour issues/folds occur because of irregular pull on the SMAS. It may be necessary to elevate the skin over the whole area, evaluate what is causing the SMAS bulge and correcting it. If it is just irregular SMAS redraping, that can be corrected. 
If your surgeon doesn't think they can help you, I would suggest you consult with a surgeon experienced in revision facelift surgery.
I hope this helps.
Dr. Shah

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

It appears that line is where the skin was not released from the muscle.  You need wide undermining of the skin in that area . I’ve seen this before when the skin is not adequately separated from the muscle in that area

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