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Question Regarding Face Lift Complication - Was Hoping for a More Youthful Appearance

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I am 8 weeks post op from a face lift. I have a...

truckin916October 24, 2009
$6,500

I am 8 weeks post op from a face lift. I have a line that runs from my earlobe all around my face (including the chin). It appears as though the line is filled with blood. Additionally, on my left jaw line there is a semi-hard mass which the doctor has injected with steroid twice. The hard mass is getting smaller. I am very uneven and I think I look very "strange".

The doctor is not forthcoming with any information and I am very concerned that this is permanent.

At this point I am not very happy with the result. I was hoping for a more youthful appearance and at this stage I simply look distorted.

Any insight as to what is going on would be greatly appreciated.

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Replies (27)

SugarTime
October 27, 2009
I too have some dents on the sides of my face. I am hopeful that these won't be permanent but it is very traumatic and depressing. My doctor isn't very forthcoming with information either. It seems like when they encounter complications, instead of being helpful and reassuring, they change to being cautious and tight-lipped about what they say. Keep us apprised of your condition. I really hope you get better.
truckin916
October 27, 2009
Thank you SugarTime for responding to my post. I will keep you updated on my progress and hope you will do the same. Keep the faith that all will turn out well in the end.
Dider
October 30, 2009
I read one woman's review and I believe it took her 5 months to get where she was truly pleased with results. I know when I had upper and lower blephs, it took me 3 months for all of the swelling to go away. However, I have problems with increased swelling and bruising anyway.
David22
November 6, 2009
Same problem here. This is my 4th week and I have a hard line where the drainage tube was on my left side of face, as well as swelling. Also, I have a hard bump or lump on right chin. Have you tried ultra sound?
truckin916
November 11, 2009
Greetings David22, Thanks for responding to my post. I have not tried ultrasound. I am now 2 months post op. The doctor has injected steroid in the lump along my jawline twice now and I massage almost daily. The doctor implied that this is scar tissue. The lump is getting smaller and I go back to the doctor next week and am assuming I will get another steroid injection. I too have a hard lump/bump on my chin and it is swollen. The hardness and the swelling seem to move from the right to the left side. This too seems to be improving with time. I plan to specifically asked the doctor about this on my next visit. Hang in there and keep me posted on your results.
bubble
February 26, 2013
It is almost 2 weeks and that is what I have...a hard line where the drainage tube was on the left side of my face. He took the right one out the day after surgery but kept the left one in for another 3 days. I know I need to be patient but I work with the public and honestly don't want to leave the house until it is gone. Did yours go away? Also, I had my upper eyes done in December and although I am healing I still have a raised red scar which I believe is called hypertopia. I use silicone strips on my eye lids and it does seem to help. I am glad I did the surgeries separately because I think he saw the way that I heal and I am sure he was very careful with the scars by my ears during facelift. Any comments? Much appreciated.
jlosc
February 27, 2013
It's been 2 yrs since my surgery and I STILL have red scars behind my ears, and I have to use something to hide the scars as I wear my hair up all the time. You are 2 wks post op, so I would say, to be honest, it could take up to six or more months for healing. Good luck.
bubble
February 27, 2013
HI, Have you tried the silicone strips and or scar gel? I think some people just scar and some don't. I think eventually the scars behind your ears will fade from red to a more natural color. I am constantly keeping something on my scars to keep them moist.
David22
November 13, 2009
My lump has improved as well! My doctor was right. It's difficult to be patient. Good luck!
eo1948
December 10, 2009
I'm 5 weeks post op and I have a large hard lump on my cheek and bumps on the other cheek. I'm also very swollen. I'm very upset. I got to the Dr tomorrow.
truckin916
December 14, 2009
Greetings e1948, I am now 16 weeks post op. I have had three steroid injections in the lump and massage it daily. The lump is getting smaller. The hardness in my chin is getting better too. While all of this is getting better I am still not happy with the results, and I did express this to my doctor the last visit. I remember when I first went to see the doctor...he asked me "how young do you want to look". This time when I went to see him, I told him I thought I actually looked older due to the lumps and bumps and he didn't tighten my skin enough. His response to me was that "everyone was getting older". I couldn't believe my ears. He also implied that I would have to wait 1 year before any additional surgery could be performs. Good luck and keep me posted. truckin916
eo1948
December 14, 2009
Hi trucking916. Thank you for the reply. I can't believe your Dr said that to you. Today I think I saw a little improvement but VERY little. I find that I look less swollen in the morning and as the day progresses I get worse. I also can't open my mouth very wide. The right side is tighter and when I laugh my face is crooked. My adult children are mad at me for doing this but my husband is being very supportive. I didn't expect this to be such an ordeal. Please keep in touch. e1948
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