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SMAS Facelift "Pull" on One Cheek
Hello, I had a SMAS facelift 3 weeks ago. Immediately after surgery the right side of my face was very swollen and almost twice the size of the left side. Now the major swelling has gone, but I see a deep "pull" along with lumps going vertically from my cheekbone down to my neck on the right side and it feels very tight. My left cheek seems to be fine, the tightness almost has gone. My doctor says that there may be a blood clot under the muscle on the right side and eventually it will even out.
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beachandsand
in Palm Springs, CA
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SMAS Facelift
I agree with your surgeon, this will most likely resolve with time. Try to be careful that you don't sleep on that side of your face, that can further exacerbate your swelling. Wearing your compressive facelift garment at night may help as well. You are still early in your postoperative course so I'm sure "tincture of time" will be your best medicine.
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Facelift
You need to have close follow up with your surgeon. If you have a hematoma, it needs to be addressed so that it does not affect your longterm results.
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Swollenface after face lift
You have and are suffering the efffects of a hematoma. Idrain these and repair the bleeder asap. Most hematomas resolve but you may have some uneveness on that side. Follow up closely for the next step.
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"Pull" on one Cheek after SMAS Facelift
On the basis of your history and the pictures submitted this swelling and pulling is probably secondary to a post-op hematoma. Follow your surgeon's instructions. This will resolve; ultrasound may accelerate the healing process.
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Smas facelift "pull".
Smas facelift "pull" can be caused by many things. If it is not improving in4-6 weeks, I would ask your surgeon about what to do or get a second opinion. In the meantime use ultrasound to make this go away faster.
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Face Lift
From your description, it apperas that you may have a hematoma. These are unfortunate but can happen to all of us. Most hematomas do finally resolve with time. Warm compressors and massage may be helpful.
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Face lift
It seems that you had a hematoma after your face lift.
When heamtomas are RECOGNIZED, some times it is difficult to recognize, the best approach is to explore, clean and close with a drain.
Now you have the effects of a hematoma. It is difficult to predict the final outcome. only time will tell. So you need to be patient and wait a long time, then deal with the situation as it arises.
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Everyone wants an immediate result - including surgeons! Unfortunately this just isn't how we heal. Three weeks is way too early to tell.Your plastic surgeon is the best person to determine the cause however. The good news is that most improve significantly on their own.Without an exam I cannot diagnose your cause but can make some general helpful remarks that may be helpful.
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SMAS Pulling on One Cheek
I would agree with your doctor that you most likely had a postoperative hematoma. Since there wasn't any purple or blue discoloration under the skin the hematoma was likely deep to the SMAS layer. I would agree with your doctor that the area should even out with time.
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