Some bruising, some skin loss, and a possible hematoma

Shahram Salemy, MD answers: Bruising or hematoma after Facelift?

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.


Shahram Salemy, MD
7 months ago
By Shahram Salemy, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

It's difficult to know without examining you, but from your photo you certainly have some skin loss and some bruising, and my guess is a small hematoma as well. I would see your surgeon ASAP as I am sure he would want to treat this in some manner, be it local wound care or drainage of the hematoma.  In most cases, the good news is that after proper wound care and time, it should heal well and look acceptable compared to your other side.

 

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