Swelling does not subside on jowls and look saggy, tender and kind of hard 9 1/2 weeks after several face procedures. Normal?

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August 20 I had full face lift, rhino, liplift, lower lid bleph, chin lipo and lipo btwn jowls and ends of lips. Im female, 44. All the procedures were performed at one time. Now I have still some saggy and uneven chin, some swelling lumps on it, and the jowls are worst than before surgery, mouth and jowls area looks worst than before surgery. Is normal?is swelling or saggy skin? if its swelling when is going to subside? I am doing LDM and ultrasound. I feel sore that area.

Richard Parfitt, MD · Answer

I'm not sure of the technique used for the facelift, as results can vary considerably depending on the technique.  A lip lift can cause a significant amount of swelling that tends to settle, due to the pull of gravity, in the jowl area and corners of the mouth for awhile.  Only time will tell how things will settle out after all the swelling settles.  There is nothing that any surgeon would do at this point anyhow, even if he/she knew that residual jowling was going to be the result.  So you will have to wait at least 6 months before starting to discuss final results or any considerations for touchups or additional surgery.  Swelling can be unpredictable in its resolution, so be patient.

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. You are still in the recovery stage. Recovery can take up to 9 months. Within this time all of the swelling will start to subside. Be sure to keep your follow ups with your surgeon.

Adam Bryce Weinfeld, MD · Answer

Sagging skin, lumps, jowls following facelift etc.  It is hard for me to speak directly to your situation, but I would say it generally is the goal of the procedures you had to remove or reduce the offending features you now say plague you.  I would suggest discussing your discontent with your surgeon and ask what his/her remedy might be.

Alejandro J. Quiroz, MD · Answer

You are still healing but do not expect much change in the
results.  I have the impression that the jowl
area  has some residual fat.  You need to be more patient and re-evaluate
in thee more months

David Finkle, MD · Answer

If may take 6-9 months for the swelling to subside after a facelift.  Adding the LDM and ultrasound is good advice, it will help the swelling to subside.  You must be patient, the hardest part of a facelift recovery is the residual swelling.  You feel fine, but when you look in the mirror you are not happy with the appearance, hang in there!

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