I like your philosophy about how a person should look *natural* post-op. My biggest fear in getting a facelift is looking like I had one and the two giveaways are the pulled mouth with the extended horizontal lines at the commissures and the disfigured ears.
I have just had a deep plane 4 weeks ago now. I developed a hematoma and had to have boudets and then a mesh. I am now home recovering. I have 1 little lump which feels fluid but he says its fine. Is it normal to still have a lot of face swelling 4 weeks down the line. I just cant move much my fsce and though my dr says its normal...im still scared its not. My cheeks at the end stitches on the zygomastic area are still numb. Any of your knowledge would be grateful
Temporary numbness is a expected outcome of facelift surgery.Swelling in some patients can persist. There are many causes of the swelling and it is difficult to determine the cause without evaluating your face.
Thanks for this information. Im recent from a face and neck lift with am excellent surgeon. I was expecting lots of tightness but find im overwhelmed by a very tight, deep line above my adams apple..3 " long as directly across the front of my neck. It is very painful and ive been given extra meds for the pain To help me sleep and swallow. Which has had limited success. I'm using warm compresses instead of cold ice packs because I'm 10 days out now. I don't feel one bit different than I did from the first day and it's beginning to terrify me. I'm trying to keep control of things but struggling between a cement-like sensation in my cheeks and neck, the pain and the worry. I have talked to my surgeon and he has been responsive. He says this is all normal. As well my left eye it does not lift after the upper left and lower bleph. It can lift about halfway , so my vision is affected too. I have read that this will resolve itself with time. If it doesn't, do you happen to know if this is a fixable thing? I guess to be honest none of this was what I expected even though I did a lot of research. Do you have any advice?
I completely understand how overwhelming and stressful your experience has been, and it’s natural to feel concerned when things don’t progress as you expected after such a significant procedure. From what you’ve described, the tightness and deep line on your neck, along with the cement-like sensation in your cheeks and neck, are common post-operative symptoms. Healing after a face and neck lift can feel daunting, especially when pain and tightness persist. It’s reassuring that your surgeon has confirmed this is all part of the normal healing process, but I understand how difficult it can be to endure. The tightness and discomfort you're feeling, particularly the line above your Adam's apple, may be due to the natural tightening of the muscles and skin in that area. This should gradually improve as the swelling decreases and the tissues settle, but I understand how frustrating it must be. If the warm compresses provide some relief, I’d recommend continuing them, but it’s also essential to listen to your body and not push yourself too hard during this phase. As for your left eye, it’s common for there to be some asymmetry or limited movement immediately following an upper and lower blepharoplasty. The swelling and bruising around the eye can cause temporary muscle weakness, affecting movement and even vision. In most cases, this resolves on its own as the healing progresses. However, if the issue persists after a few months, it’s something that can typically be corrected, either through minor revision surgery or other interventions. My best advice is to stay in close communication with your surgeon, continue with your current care plan, and give yourself time to heal. Recovery can be slow and unpredictable, but many of these issues will likely improve as the swelling and tightness diminish.
All options are on the table. You can still have a facelift even if you are bald and get superb results. It requires fine care with the incision and closure so that the facelift looks natural without any visible scars but completely possible to accomplish if you are bald.
