I had a facelift, neck, upper and lower eyes and fat transfer to fill marionette lines. I did not realize that my downturned mouth would not be helpped. Before the procedure, I could not smile. I still can't smile, my thin lips are not visible, and I look like an inverted yellow smiling sticker. I live near Denver. Can anyone send or direct me to before and after photos of something this severe and recommend a procedure or steps that can help?
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It is important to wait until swelling has gone down and you have fully healed before undergoing rhinoplasty. The face lift healing time and recovery period can last anywhere from one week to several weeks, depending on the type of face lift surgery undergone. However, I would advise...
Facelift after a parotidectomy is not only quite possible in experienced hands, it is the ideal time to reconstruct the sunken area and cover any exposed facial nerves with grafts and small internal flaps. Doctors performing this reconstruction should be comfortable performing nerve repairs, p...
Thank you for your question for sharing your concerns with us. Swelling and firmness in the tissues will return to normal as time passes by, and one side may resolve faster than another. Between the first and second week, much of your swelling and bruising will dissipate. It may take more than a...
