I had a facelift, fat transfer (cheeks, temples and a bit in lips) and CO2 laser 7 days ago. How long should the numbness around my ears, sides of face and under neck last? Will the 'hardness' of my cheeks eventually soften? When does the swelling cease? Does some of the fat transfer eventually become absorbed, so am less puffy & my smile will look more normal? When does the tightness around neck and face relax? Is anything extra I can do to facilitate effective healing? Thanks so much!
Answer: Recovery Time after Facelift, Fat Transfer and CO2 Laser Everything you describe is very normal one week following surgery, fat transfer and CO2 laser. You are likely quite swollen from this combination of treatments, which can can diminish your smile and make your face feel puffy and firm. Things should certainly improve greatly in the next two weeks, with diminished swelling, tightness and the return of your smile. The long term results with fat transfer are quite variable but in most case fat survival is less than 50%. Remember, it will take several months before you feel back to "normal and numbness can take 6-12 months, or longer, to resolve. The speed of healing benefits from a positive attitude, good nutrition and sleep. You can also ask your doctor when it is appropriate for you to consider massage and range of motion exercises. Best wishes.
Helpful 4 people found this helpful
Answer: Recovery Time after Facelift, Fat Transfer and CO2 Laser Everything you describe is very normal one week following surgery, fat transfer and CO2 laser. You are likely quite swollen from this combination of treatments, which can can diminish your smile and make your face feel puffy and firm. Things should certainly improve greatly in the next two weeks, with diminished swelling, tightness and the return of your smile. The long term results with fat transfer are quite variable but in most case fat survival is less than 50%. Remember, it will take several months before you feel back to "normal and numbness can take 6-12 months, or longer, to resolve. The speed of healing benefits from a positive attitude, good nutrition and sleep. You can also ask your doctor when it is appropriate for you to consider massage and range of motion exercises. Best wishes.
Helpful 4 people found this helpful
July 27, 2016
Answer: Recovery The numbness may take as long as 6-8 weeks to go away. The hardness you feel is tissue swelling from the procedure and can also take that amount of time to resolve. This goes as well for the tightness around your neck relaxing. Due to your laser treatment you should allow your skin to heal fully before doing any massage therapy. Best wishes, Dr. T.
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
July 27, 2016
Answer: Recovery The numbness may take as long as 6-8 weeks to go away. The hardness you feel is tissue swelling from the procedure and can also take that amount of time to resolve. This goes as well for the tightness around your neck relaxing. Due to your laser treatment you should allow your skin to heal fully before doing any massage therapy. Best wishes, Dr. T.
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
July 27, 2016
Answer: Facelift recovery The recovery from facelift alone is usually quick but the combination with fat grafting can delay the healing and recovery. Some of the swelling is not fat but just edema that will settle down in 3 weeks. The numbness around ears can take months to get better. As the swelling goes down smile will look more normal. The tightness takes about 3 months to get better. To facilitate healing use warm compresses and gentle massage. RegardsDr J
Helpful
July 27, 2016
Answer: Facelift recovery The recovery from facelift alone is usually quick but the combination with fat grafting can delay the healing and recovery. Some of the swelling is not fat but just edema that will settle down in 3 weeks. The numbness around ears can take months to get better. As the swelling goes down smile will look more normal. The tightness takes about 3 months to get better. To facilitate healing use warm compresses and gentle massage. RegardsDr J
Helpful
July 27, 2016
Answer: Facelift recovery varies Everybody heals differently, but for the most part, numbness typically lasts for several months or even longer before it resolves. Swelling greatly improves over the first 2 weeks, but minor swelling can last for up to 3-4 months. Your laser resurfacing can take 1-2 weeks to heal and 6 months for the redness in the skin to completely resolve. Overall, most patients look pretty good at 2 weeks with a little makeup. I'd discuss your concerns with your surgeon.Andrew Campbell, M.D.
Helpful
July 27, 2016
Answer: Facelift recovery varies Everybody heals differently, but for the most part, numbness typically lasts for several months or even longer before it resolves. Swelling greatly improves over the first 2 weeks, but minor swelling can last for up to 3-4 months. Your laser resurfacing can take 1-2 weeks to heal and 6 months for the redness in the skin to completely resolve. Overall, most patients look pretty good at 2 weeks with a little makeup. I'd discuss your concerns with your surgeon.Andrew Campbell, M.D.
Helpful
Answer: One week later.... The symptoms and physical signs you are describing are perfectly normal and even expected one week out from facelift, fat grafting, and CO2 resurfacing. Sensation will return over the next few weeks and almost never stays numb. Much of the firmness you describe is swelling that will resolve over the next weeks to months. Around 4 months after the procedure is a good time to reevaluate swelling and the amount of fat retention.
Helpful
Answer: One week later.... The symptoms and physical signs you are describing are perfectly normal and even expected one week out from facelift, fat grafting, and CO2 resurfacing. Sensation will return over the next few weeks and almost never stays numb. Much of the firmness you describe is swelling that will resolve over the next weeks to months. Around 4 months after the procedure is a good time to reevaluate swelling and the amount of fat retention.
Helpful
