Face Lift Surgery

A month ago, my mother had a facelift (with fat injection) and eyelid surgery. Two days after surgery, she was on her cell phone making business calls. Then the next morning she woke up and one side of his face is very different than the other (left). There are a lot of swelling on the left side, the eye is healing more slowly, and his cheeks are bigger. She still looks chipmunk, which is still healing and it will take time to achieve normality. However, the greater concern is the lip. Her lip is crooked and climbs the left side. It is really disheartening and it depressed him. It is more sensitive when she speaks. She feels the difference in her lips and she is sad. Is this a common reaction? Has anyone who has had a facelift about and tell me what the result was that? Is it due to swelling, how long does it take to heal, and what can be done to accelerate the process?

Thank you!

No, this should not be normal to see the doctor.

The combination of surgical face lift with other procedures such as injecting fat not generally cause more swelling and more time healing. It is important that you follow closely with your doctor so that any necessary intervention can be done in a timely manner. To answer your question about changes in the smile and the asymmetry, these can be seen in the circumstances you have described. Although the process of healing can be "accelerated" in place. It is important to maintain healthy habits, like proper nutrition and sleep.

Amiya Prasad, MD
Aesthetic Plastic Oculofacial