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It has been 2 weeks after the face-lift. My face...
Susie Q1113440January 5, 2011
WORTH IT$7,000
It has been 2 weeks after the face-lift. My face feels Pulled back,, & VERY TIGHT. Neck is tight. I actually looked pulled back, even though the doctor indicated that deep plane lift do not result in pulled back look.
His before & after pictures looked good. He has had 20 years of experience.
I don't look like myself, & can't sleep well at night. I am scared I will have a permanent pulled back look. The doctor stated everything should relax over the next 2 to 3 months. I am VERY DISSAPOINTED!!
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UPDATED FROM Susie Q1113440
I will wait 3 to 4 months & post my results....
Susie Q1113440January 8, 2011
I will wait 3 to 4 months & post my results. Hopefully everything will settle with time as indicated by oldnew.
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January 8, 2011
Hello-
has been 6 month for me now
It will get looser and more relaed! it will get even too relaxed! don't worry. I was super tight for about a month
has been 6 month for me now
It will get looser and more relaed! it will get even too relaxed! don't worry. I was super tight for about a month
January 8, 2011
hello again-
to be more clear: I was super tight for about a month and still tight for 3 or 4. I got a natural look after 3 months, maybe 4. your doctor is right. and yes, it is painful. at 6 months, I am finally able to put my ears on the pillows. every person is different. I am really strong and I usually do not feel pain. But this ha been a really long journey.
to be more clear: I was super tight for about a month and still tight for 3 or 4. I got a natural look after 3 months, maybe 4. your doctor is right. and yes, it is painful. at 6 months, I am finally able to put my ears on the pillows. every person is different. I am really strong and I usually do not feel pain. But this ha been a really long journey.
January 8, 2011
Thank you for the comforting words. I am praying I will look normal in a few months.
January 8, 2011
2 weeks is no time at all to see the results,in fact it takes many months,and i would much prefer it to very tight at first,as it always drops considerably after a few months.
January 11, 2011
I am at month three and finally see the light at the end of the tunnel! It gets better. But, unlike you my surgeon was too conservative and my jowls and neck returned to original condition as soon as the swelling went down. Now I need a redo. At least your face will relax and stretch with gravity for a natural look. It does take the 3-6 months everyone says.
January 12, 2011
I agree with the others who said to give it more time before you despair. Two weeks really is early in the process. For the first ten days, I looked like a duck, my face swelled in such a crazy way! By two months or so, I was v. happy with the results. Hang in there.
UPDATED FROM Susie Q1113440
Hello all: It has now been 7 months now since my...
Susie Q1113440July 22, 2011
Hello all: It has now been 7 months now since my face lift. I am sooo better. My face has settled, & doesn't look tight anymore. In fact I had to get some fillers under my eyes (restalane) & Radiasse for my cheeks/nasolabial folds...to give me that "youthful look". I am 52, and people think I am in my late 20's. early 30's. Everything has settled nicely. Now after 7 months..I am "loving it". Finally!!! It does take time for everything to settle.
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July 29, 2011
Hi NHaven,
I have been active on this board and also MMH. I have found out that a mid-face cheek lift cannot be reversed as there could be damage to the cheeks and the eyes. I have read a lot about fat grafting (is that what you had)? Also, the boards on here are definitely slanted towards not getting this procedure as it can cause a lot of problems. Does it sound as though you had the same procedure as me, endoscopic mid-face? If so, does the fat work to smooth things out, if so, have you had any major problems? Thanks.
I have been active on this board and also MMH. I have found out that a mid-face cheek lift cannot be reversed as there could be damage to the cheeks and the eyes. I have read a lot about fat grafting (is that what you had)? Also, the boards on here are definitely slanted towards not getting this procedure as it can cause a lot of problems. Does it sound as though you had the same procedure as me, endoscopic mid-face? If so, does the fat work to smooth things out, if so, have you had any major problems? Thanks.
January 30, 2017
hi i am wondering are you still on this site? can you message me and tell me who was your surgeon? i was told i need a midface due to too much skin was removed from my lower lids. thanks
July 29, 2011
I had a full SMAS face lift with scars around the ears and into the hairline. My doctor used my tummy fat instead of artificial filler to inject below my eyes, the crease around the mouth and following the crease around the chin and above the jowls. He also injected between my eyebrows to fill in that double crease that makes us look worried. Overall, it was a good plan but it must be difficult to actually do a good job! My jawline is puffy and my face looks fat! It's been 6 months so this must be the new me. I think plastic surgeons feel that aging women regain their youth with facial fullness. To me it's just "fat face"! I consulted with a RealSelf p.s. in my area and he said come back in a year. He might be able to modify the mid-face portion. I don't know if autologous fat can ever be removed, but why not with liposuction? I'm curious what the board members have heard about problems with fat grafting. Thanks for your comments.
July 29, 2011
Hi,
Yes, I went into the fat grafting, fillers on this site and the stories are horrific, especially with the fat grafting, so that kind of put me off. Also, it sounds as though your facelift was different to mine. I had the subperiostal lift which lifts the cheek of the bones, cuts part of it, then you are left with unnatural chipmunk cheeks (didn't know he chopped off half my cheek, didn't tell me, what a surprise). I was told I would get a subtle look, yeah right! God it was awful when I first had it done. Things have settled after 7 years and upon your recommendation, I am now seeking help from a qualified surgeon to "soften" things up a bit. One more thing, when I had my mid-face lift I was swollen and sore for at least 8 months so I believe you are well on your way to healing soon. Also, NHaven I would much rather have a fat face than a gaunt face, I am sure that you will look lovely as soon as the swelling goes down.
Yes, I went into the fat grafting, fillers on this site and the stories are horrific, especially with the fat grafting, so that kind of put me off. Also, it sounds as though your facelift was different to mine. I had the subperiostal lift which lifts the cheek of the bones, cuts part of it, then you are left with unnatural chipmunk cheeks (didn't know he chopped off half my cheek, didn't tell me, what a surprise). I was told I would get a subtle look, yeah right! God it was awful when I first had it done. Things have settled after 7 years and upon your recommendation, I am now seeking help from a qualified surgeon to "soften" things up a bit. One more thing, when I had my mid-face lift I was swollen and sore for at least 8 months so I believe you are well on your way to healing soon. Also, NHaven I would much rather have a fat face than a gaunt face, I am sure that you will look lovely as soon as the swelling goes down.
Hi Susie -- I'm really sorry to hear about your bad results but thank you nonetheless for posting your story. Are you planning to wait it out and hope it gets better, or do you think a revision might help?