I had a longish upper lip and minor marionette lines. My surgeon said that the lift would improve the downward turn of the outer lip corners and, for the first couple of weeks post that seemed to be the case. But now that swelling is reduced, the opposite has happened, with the mouth appearing more downturned, wider and altogether lower on my face. My previously squarish jaw is now 'v' shaped, adding to the unattractive width of the new stretched mouth. When can i fix this(bullhorn/valentine)?
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Swelling around the cheeks, neck, and eyes mostly resolves so that the patient can return to public activities in 10 days to two weeks. This is not a linear recovery, however. A lot of swelling and bruising resolves within 5-10 days (it is the natural cycle of inflammation and repair...
While there is no real “waiting period” after a facelift to decide if you need fillers, I would suggest that you wait at least three months (and preferably six months) for the majority of the swelling from your facelift to recede. It can take up to a year for all of the swelling to resolve, but...
Shortly after your facelift and general anesthesia, you will have to be hospitalized. During your hospitalization, whether it is a private nurse or a clinic provided one, you will need a medical assistant to oversee your condition for its safety.
