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Multiple Procedures Including Mini Face Lift. Golf Ball Size Swell Above Left Eye Including Swelling into Eye?

Mini F.L. & upper and lower blep surgery, fat transfers, & resect of corrugator muscle bilateral .1 wk post surgery cried in morn& when I went into bathroom to wash eyes, one eye started 2swell shut& area above eye by corrugator muscle had huge swell. I saw doc that afternoon. He said he never saw patient with this reaction. Said it is hard, could be a bleed. Said it could be simple swelling. Too soon to tell. Doc said might have to go back in to look.. Opinions and options pls??

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Sounds like a hematoma

A golf ball sized swelling on the face, one week following a facial rejuvenation procedure is most likely a hematoma. I agree that going back to drain it may be the best option.

Swelling following facelift.

Thanks very much for your question. I am sorry that you are having any of these issues. I would need to at least see a photo to know for certain. It may be swelling that will go away on it's own. Even if it was a small hematoma, these often will resolve on their own. You should see your surgeon regularly until the problem resolves.

Swelling around the eye following cosmetic surgery

Hello, and sorry to hear about the issue you are experiencing. In general, the side effects of a facelift can include the following: 1) Swelling 2) Firmness 3) Bleeding 4) Numbness 5) Bruising 6) Nerve injury that is temporary but sometimes permanent From what it sounds like, you may have a hematoma. Swelling can be a factor as well, as it is still very soon after your surgery. I would recommend staying in close contact with your surgeon and following all of his/her... more

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Mini Facelift, Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery and Golf Ball Sized Swelling

I am sure that your plastic surgeon will take very good care of you. This type of massive swelling you are describing sounds like a hematoma but may be a seroma as well. Drainage of this area probably makes the most sense to reduce the chance of contour deformity later. However, I have not examined you and your plastic surgeon is in a better position to treat you. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Problems after mini-face lift, eye lid lifts and corrugator resection

Thank you for your question about your healing after your mini-face lift, upper and lower lid lifts and corrugator resection (removal of frown muscle.) If your blood pressure is high, it needs prompt treatment. Causes include allergies, fluid shifts from sleep position, bleeding, infection. If things don't improve quickly, a small needle aspiration of the swelling may show the cause if it is bleeding or infection. Surgery may be... more

Hematoma vs swelling after corrugator resection

I'm sorry to hear about your experience, but I hope it will be temporary! It sounds like it could be a hematoma (collection of blood in the tissues). These can sometimes occur in the weeks following surgery. Sometimes the blood can be drained with a needle ( if it is liquified), sometimes it needs to be removed through a small incision (if it is a clot), and sometimes it will just go away on its own. Without seeing you, it would be hard to predict which would be most appropriate. If you are... more

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