Is it normal to look "overdone" immediately after mini facelift?

Question

Today I had a mini facelift under local anaesthetic and thought the results would be more subtle. It is obvious I have had a facelift, will this relax in a week when I'm due back to work?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

FaceTite can internally tighten the skin in the lower face and neck. After all the skin has been heated and contracted, we shape the neck with liposuction to give definition and remove stubborn pockets of fat. In one quick treatment, we can tighten skin, remove fat, and contour the lower face, jawline, and jowls with only a weekend of downtime.​  Keep in mind that combination approaches will give you a more significant improvement as opposed to a single procedure. I recommend getting a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Of course, the results after a mini lift mean you are swollen and puffy therefore you appear very tight and slightly abnormal.  The fluids will absorb and the skin will relax, this should be temporary and settle therefore giving you a nice contoured jawline.  Please have regular follow ups with your surgeon.  All The Best

Paul Lanfranchi, DO, FAOCOO · Answer

Depending on your anatomy and skin tone, it is possible to temporarily look overdone. One may look stretched, uneven, and even scary in the first few postoperative days. The fact that it was a "minilift" does not guarantee that your result would be mini. A minilift could be overdone just as easily as a traditional lower facelift. Chances you are still swollen and distorted, and keep in mind that every lower facelift will "relax" over the first few weeks. Please give two weeks to settle before stressing any further.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

RecoveryThis is way to early to telll how tight your faclift was done.

With this
#cosmeticsurgery patients usually feel some tightness, firmness under the skin,
and moderate swelling & bruising during the first week. Most patients having
a modified #facelift feel comfortable being out in public shortly thereafter,
sometimes after a few days. It’s best to allow one to two weeks for healing
from your #plasticsurgery.

George Bitar, MD · Answer

Hi Brackj, and congratulations on getting your mini facelift!  Know that it is simply not possible to make an aesthetic judgement about the results of your surgery so soon after the procedure.  You are in the acute stage when there is increasing inflammation and edema.  While your may see considerable change over the first week, it is likely that your result will mature over months.  Make certain that you follow up closely with your plastic surgeon for reassurance that your early postoperative appearance is expected.  Often times, because of the changes and evolution of facial appearance over days to weeks, facial surgery may be more difficult emotionally than physically.  Good luck with your recovery!

Joshua A. Halpern, MD, PA · Answer

Thank you for your question. Different surgeons have different techniques for a mini facelift. My mini facelifts include an endoscopic browlift, endoscopic cheek lift, and a trampoline neck lift. As with all surgeries the patients will be swollen for a while, but they are typically presentable with in two weeks. Unfortunally I do not know what type of lift you had, but I hope this information is useful to you. Good luck in  your recovery.

Gustavo A. Diaz, MD · Answer

It might be normal to look "overdone" after any type of facelift because of swelling. The space that the swelling occupies makes the illusion of the lift being "pulled" to tight. If you are still concern, please contact your surgeon for more information.Hope this helps,Dr. Gus Diaz

Is it normal to look "overdone" immediately after mini facelift?

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