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Face Lift 8 Weeks. Is This Lumpiness and Ridge Normal? (photo)

I had neck and facelift 8 weeks ago. Is this lumpiness and ridge normal. I also am still very red on one side. I'm not sure if its still bruising or if the skin is scarred. I'm posting pictures. My PS said he didn't know what the puffed area was.

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Swelling 8 weeks after facelift

Hi, Its a little unusual to have swelling like that at this point. It could still be edema. You can try Lymphatic drainage massage and give it another 8 to 12 weeks. Best, Dr.S.

Lumps 2 months after facelift

While it is not unusual to have some contour abnormalities 4 weeks after surgery, the severity and persistence of your contour abnormalities is concerning. If your surgeon does not have a good answer for you, it is very reasonable to get another opinion.

Lumpiness After Facelift

When undergoing a facelift, it's important to remember that bruising, swelling, and redness are all normal symptoms to experience in the first several months as you continue to heal. That being said, lumpiness can sometimes be resolved by gentle massaging depending on the cause. Other causes of lumpiness include infection or drainage. I'd recommend that you seek medical attention right away to ensure that you're healing correctly.

Babak Azizzadeh, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Lumpiness after facelift.

The pictures are somewhat limited in scope, but it appears that you have some residual edema (tissue swelling due to lymphatic blockage) which should resolve with massage and time. If your surgeon thinks there is potential deep scarring, injections of dilute steroid into the areas followed by massage should help. Additional surgery should not be done at this time. Good luck.

Concerning lumps after facelift

In many cases it is normal to have some uneven areas after facelift surgery. Initially it can be due to things as simple as positioning of your head and from the initial post-op dressing. Later , it can be caused the layering of tissues when a deep plane facelift is performed which usually resolves with time and gentle massage of the area. It is difficult to determine what is going on from your photos but it is certainly something your surgeon will address with you as time goes on. more

Lumpiness and ridges

Without seeing your entire face and in person it is difficult to say what exactly it is. It may very well be swelling.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Lumpiness or ridge after Facelift

A certain degree of lumpiness or ridges is unremarkable after neck lift or facelift surgery. Most of this irregularity will smooth and soften overtime as the swelling resolves. Small fluid collections can be present for weeks or months. Facial or neck massage helps some patients to reduce the lumpiness by improving lymphatic drainage, but only after consulting your plastic surgeon. Diet also play a role, so limit excess salt and processed foods. Only after a comprehensive evaluation can a... more

Lumps, redness, and ridging after a facelift

This does not look normal, especially for 8 weeks out from your procedure. The red area is worrisome: is this prolonged edema? Is there a mild infection? Lymphatic drainage, ultrasound, and massage may all benefit you if there is not a fluid collection or an infection. Your surgeon should be consulted.

Face Lift 8 Weeks. Is This Lumpiness and Ridge Normal?

This could be the residual of blood or irregular redrawing. I would have started you on external ultrasound therapy at 10 days. Ask your surgeon for treatment.

Persistent fluid after facelift

Lumpiness and swelling after af facelift is not uncommon, even at 8 weeks. Small seromas or even a small hematoma may be present for months. Gentle massaging or pressure with your fingers on a specific area of swelling may help to dissipate the swollen area. Follow the advice of your Plastic Surgeon. If the area becomes warm or even hot or paricularly red , think about a small infection. Antibiotics would be in order for this problem. A... more

Lumpy after facelift

I find that it is not uncommon to see lumps after face lift. I see this in my practice, and in fact, I notice this in celebrities on tv as well. I believe that this is due to uneven resolution of swelling (lymphedema). Gentle massage may help, but only in consultation with your ps. I will frequently advise a personal massager (i.e. a plug in bullet vibrator) to assist in breaking up the swelling. The red may be due to nerves regrowing to arteries causing a... more

Contour Changes after Facelift Surgery

Thank you for the question and your picture. Though the initial healing phase, when all the incisions close and the bruising goes away after a facelift, is typically a couple weeks, some changes will take months. Subtle changes in contour, texture, and shape are common over the first year. With carefully directed massage, and sometimes small injections of a steroid, this is pretty easy to mange in my practice. It is also true that there are many definitions and techniques that fall under the... more

Lumpy FAcelift

Typically lumpiness is not expected after the surgery but these areas may occur and usually take time to resolve. Tissue massage can be helpful. Dr. ES

Cosmetic Surgery is an Art and a Science

Thank you for the question. Lumpiness following a face lift is not unusual. I agree with one of the doctors who suggests gentle massage after you consult your surgeon. Dr Thomas Narsete Austin, Tx

Cheek Lumpiness after Facelift

Some temporary contour imperfections are common in the early stages after facelift. By 6 weeks, they are usually close to gone. In rare situations, it takes a little longer. After confirming with your surgeon, I would recommend gentle massage and watchful waiting. You should appreciate progress over the next week.

Lumpiness eight weeks after facelift is unusual.

Although some contour irregularities exist after a facelift for several weeks almost always this is resolved by eight weeks. The persistence is probably due to small unrecognized hematoma. This will resolve with further observation.

Lumpiness and Ridge 8 Weeks after Facelift

Your plastic surgeon would certainly be the best person to answer this as facelift redraping can be vastly different as can the methods of securing flaps, plicating tissue, etc. Usually the lumpiness can be expected to improve with time. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA