Still Have Swelling and Bruising 4 Weeks After Facial Procedures
asked 1 year ago by goodnews in RI
Latest answer by Sarmela Sunder, MD
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Tags: age 55-64, 1 month post-op, normal, swelling
I had surgury 4 weeks ago I am 59 which included fat transfer, lip augmentation, fat transfer, liposculpture to facial areas, endoscopic browlift, upper skin removeral of upper and lower lids, facial rejuvenation mid and lower face, neck and jowls.I am still really swollen and brused under the chin it feels really tight, lumpy and numb I am still having problems with focusing my eyes I am really swollen when I wake up,I am sleeping on the wedge. Is this normal and what can I do to reduce swelling?
3 answers to Still Have Swelling and Bruising 4 Weeks After Facial Procedures
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Swelling after facial rejuvenation procedures
Four weeks after surgery is still relatively early in the recovery process especially since multiple procedures were performed, including fat transfer. It is normal to have residual swelling and bruising four weeks after such extensive surgery. Without photos, I cannot comment as to whether the amount of swelling that you have is normal, however. One thing that may help with the swelling when you wake up is to make sure you keep your head elevated well above your heart when you sleep at...
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Sarmela Sunder, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery after facelifts
Dear Good news,
Not to worry. Everyone has different levels of swelling and bruising after face lifts. You had a lot done and the swelling and bruising can be expected, although I do not have a picture to give an accurate evaluation. Lumps and bumps over the skin can occur and usually even out over 3 - 4 months. You may want to massage the area to help the healing process. Remember, stay patient.
All the best,
Dr. Lille
Sean T. Lille, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
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This sounds about normal.
The fat grafting is just a procedure that take many months to quiet down. One month after surgery is a very short time. I suspect that your bruising has only just begun to clear. Bruising directly contributes to swelling. As the bruising resolves many of the lumps and bumps will calm down. The numbness will also take time to resolve because in some cases the actual nerves need to regrow. WIthout an exam, it is of course impossible to know that every thing...
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