How frequent does a "dimple" on the cheek happen from a deep internal suture from a neck/lower face lift and how long does the dimple take to release and smooth out? Short term, will a hyaluronic filler work to fill the indent in?
November 15, 2018
Answer: Cheek Dimpling After a Facelift? This isn't uncommon after a SMAS based facelift and usually resolves within a few weeks. This is related to placement of fixation sutures in the SMAS, coupled with expected postoperative lymphatic outflow obstruction. I would not recommend a filler or other interventions to correct this over time and patience.
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November 15, 2018
Answer: Cheek Dimpling After a Facelift? This isn't uncommon after a SMAS based facelift and usually resolves within a few weeks. This is related to placement of fixation sutures in the SMAS, coupled with expected postoperative lymphatic outflow obstruction. I would not recommend a filler or other interventions to correct this over time and patience.
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October 31, 2018
Answer: Facelift The dimple that you describe may be due to pulling of the skin by the underlying lifted facial structures. In the operation room. this can be prevented by separating the skin from these deeper layers to prevent pulling. In most cases when this occurs, the skin smooths out in a few weeks as the swelling resolves and the skin relaxes. If it does not smooth out, the irregularity may be due to a soft tissue deficit in the area which may be treated with fillers or fat transfer. I recommend that you bring these issues up to your plastic surgeon so they can determine the cause and treat you appropriately.
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October 31, 2018
Answer: Facelift The dimple that you describe may be due to pulling of the skin by the underlying lifted facial structures. In the operation room. this can be prevented by separating the skin from these deeper layers to prevent pulling. In most cases when this occurs, the skin smooths out in a few weeks as the swelling resolves and the skin relaxes. If it does not smooth out, the irregularity may be due to a soft tissue deficit in the area which may be treated with fillers or fat transfer. I recommend that you bring these issues up to your plastic surgeon so they can determine the cause and treat you appropriately.
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