I had a facelift on 4/13. All seemed fine, then about 4 days ago, I developed a very dark bruise or hemotoma on my left cheek. There's no pain, but should I be concerned or is this part of the normal healing process? Thanks.
Hi. From the one picture and from the timing, I think you have a hematoma that should be looked at right away, because it could affect the result. I cannot tell you what treatment you need (most commonly, the blood clot is removed under anesthesia), but see you surgeon right away!
While one photo clearly does not tell the whole story, I do think that you should see your surgeon for advice. It appears that the skin at the top, just in front of the ear, is looking compromised. Topical antibiotics, or other treatment may enhance your outcome.
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