I'm 6 months post op from only a Deep Plane Facelift. (I don't have filler or fat transfer). My right cheek has a long gouge from ear through Apple and then down like a piece of pie cut out of my cheek (like a knife gouge). It's now hollow in that area as if fat was cut through. My 3/4 view looks sunken in and flat. (My BEFORE photo is first. Cheeks were full before surgery.) Surgeon isn't helping me. Is it possible fat was accidentally cut through on dissection? Or something else ? Thank u!
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You would benefit from submandibular gland removal to address any gland-related fullness and platysmal correction (e.g., platysmaplasty) to refine the neck contour. These adjustments can significantly improve the overall neck and jawline appearance by addressing both structural and muscular...
You are now far enough out from your surgery that any swelling should have receded. You mentioned fat grafting which I assume was in the tear trough/cheek region. This swelling may be due to the transferred fat. Light massage in the area as well as cold packs should help. Should it not it is...
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With revision surgery there are a lot of variable. What you see maybe scar. It could be old filler in your cheeks if you have a history of injectables usage. It could be delayed swelling resolution as you did not indicate how many months it had been since surgery. If you are 6+ months...
