Swelling ONE year after lower facelift - what can be done to fix the rippling? (Photos)

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I had a mini lower facelift to tighten my jawline and the swelling is so Obvious where the incision lines were above my ears on each side. Its ripples and soft tissue swelling, it makes it look like wrinkles but with fluid in them. I really doctor but they act like it's not visible.. What can be done?

Steve Laverson, MD, FACS · Answer

The best treatment for this issue is prevention, but having passed that stage, skin tightening by carbon dioxide laser or temporal browlift for lifting and smoothing that area are possible solutions.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

I doubt this is fluid, but probably how tissue was pulled up inside and bunched. This can be revised. go back to your surgeon and discuss your concerns. this could be done in the office.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

The poster photos are difficult to see in a total view would recommend virtual consultation. Most likely minor corrections could be obtained, but again that the virtual consult with.

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