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Facelift
Will Extensive Work-3 Hours with a Dentist Stretching my Face Open- Affect my 7 Week Old Facelift?
It would be unlikely to have any problems with a dental procedure that long after your surgery. By seven weeks, the deeper tissue layer and sutures under the skin have healed well past their most fragile stage, and the skin has reattached to the tissue beneath it. Wide mouth opening mainly works the jaw and cheek muscles, which sit away from the incisions near the ear and hairline, so a three hour dental appointment shouldn't put meaningful tension on your facelift.
If you still have numbness or reduced sensation in the treated areas, mention this to your surgeon before the appointment, since it could make it harder to notice strain or discomfort during the procedure. If you notice unusual swelling, pulling, or pain afterward, it's reasonable to call and check in.
Clinical Context
At seven weeks after a facelift, the deeper SMAS layer and suspension sutures have typically healed well past their most fragile stage, and the skin has reattached to the tissue beneath it. Wide mouth opening during dental work mainly involves the jaw and cheek muscles, which sit away from the incisions near the ear and hairline. If you still have numbness or reduced sensation in the treated areas, mention this to your surgeon before the appointment, since it could make it harder to notice strain.
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