I had my lower blepharoplasty (fat sparing) on January 23 and I had heavy bruising on the right eye. I even had blood shots at the sclera. It slowly went away though. On Feb 17, I had my cheek implants done and now I am so swollen at my jowls. I am taking Bromelain, Vitamin C, Arnica, how could I make the recovery speedy? Could diuretics and Vitamin K Menadione also affect my recovery?
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September 10, 2017
Answer: You are going through normal cheek implant recovery
Facial implants are placed in precise pockets deep to the periosteum. It is rare for them to move ,without trauma, after one week. Some surgeons choose to fix them with a screw, but I don't feel this is necessary. Fat augmentation is an excellent alternative approach.
Most likely that cheek augmentation with implants is the most predictable solution for cheek augmentation. Rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty could be done in the same time. Your surgeon should decide which procedure and order he/she is comfortable with. Good luck.
Providing that you do not have an ongoing implant infection, removal of cheek implants and face lift may be done together. It your surgeon decision how to remove them but uso g already existing incisions (scars) may be the best way to do it. Good luck.