Ok, so here is how I have been trying to evaluate the severity of one side of my face in relation to the other (normal side). Feel free to try this as well as you read along so you understand what I'm describing. haha
If I place my index fingers inside my mouth along teeth/cheek area and then smile, what I feel on one side is a massive bunching up of cheek muscle that constricts tightly and pushes against my finger. this is what I feel every time I talk, smile, eat, etc etc. Even though I know the area is numb what exactly is causing the extreme tightness?? Is it build up of scar tissue inside the cheek and around the jaw line? I massage that side of my face all the time just trying to release the tightness/ heavy feeling. I can see that where my incisions were on that side, there are lots of stringy white parts that do not exist as much on the normal side.
Sorry about the yucky close up pictures. Just wanted to know if other people have the same amount of white 'stringy' incision scars when you pull your bottom lip down???
I have the same issue. A lot of scar tissue, especially on the side where I have had ongoing issues since it took 4 months to finally heal over. My surgeon told me to stretch it out. Around the lower gums he makes me put my tongue in my inner lip and push on the scar tissue. At first I found it very difficult but it's easier as it stretches out.
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Hi Rihanna,
ReplyDeleteI had (have) the same issue. First, let me say you are looking great! Not to discourage you, but my original surgery was about 4 years ago, and I still have the old scar tissue. I wish I knew more about scar tissue back then to avoid having it last this long...perhaps your surgeon will be able try some non-conventional methods to heal your tissue. Good luck!
I have the same issue. I can only hope that it goes away soon. Any tips? (I'm only 13 days post-op)
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