Swelling and bruising after Facelift

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7 answers to “Swelling and bruising after Facelift”

A: Swelling, pain, and bruising normal after Facelift

By Sam Speron, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Hi, Thanks for your question. Pain, bruising, and swelling are typically experienced two to three weeks after surgery. The symptoms should subside after that in most cases. However, every individual heals differently. Since you had a hematoma, this adds more time to the healing process and usually... more

A: Hematoma delays healing after any surgery.

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Dear Cindy Three weeks is very early from your surgery. Generally it is true that a this point in time if you did not have a hematoma, you would be looking pretty good. However, the hematoma takes time to resolve. The extra swelling and bruising is going to clear eventually.... more

A: Bruising after Face Lift can last a while

By Phillip Langsdon, MD - Memphis Facial Plastic Surgeon

Bruising can last a while after a Facelift. Sometimes the breakdown products from the bruise (blood) can take a while to be absorbed. Some patients don't absorb the swelling as quickly as others. Plus, the swelling may be worse on one side of the face, than the other. This may have little to do with the... more

A: Bruising and swelling after Facelift

By Jacob D. Steiger, MD - Palm Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon

Bruising and swelling can be normal after a facelift and is often asymmetric. Considering you had a hematoma, it may take a little longer to subside. As long as the hematoma has been removed and the skin is healthy, things should heal well.

A: This sounds normal given your complication

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

After a hematoma, there will be more time needed for the resolution of bruising and there can be swelling on that side that persists beyond the time for healing of the normal side. Time and gentle massage will help.

A: Asymmetric Bruising and Swelling after Facelift

By Frank P. Fechner, MD - Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

Given that you had a hematoma after your facelift, having remaining bruising and noticable swelling on the side of your hematoma 3 weeks after your facelift should be expected. Firmness may represent healing tissues and could easily last for 6 to 8 weeks. The most important aspect in your recovery was the... more

A: It is all normal

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

The swelling and firmness are normal and can be helped using ultrasound treatments to reduce the swelling. Even for minor bruising it seems to work very well.