Is There Anything else to Do at Home for Possible Hematomas, Besides Massaging?

It is not unusual to have some lumps on the cheeks which will gradually resolve over time.  They should be checked periodically by your surgeon in case they liquefy and can be drawn off with a needle.   There is no special for,ups for massaging these, but ten minutes three time a day should be adequate.

Eventually a steroid injection may be necessary. Massage will help and you can be somewhat firm in your massage. This will resolve in 4-6 months.

      Residual lumps may respond to massage but time will be the best treatment.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Massage of the skin, particulary vigorous massage, will not help dissipate a hematoma.  As a matter of fact, it can release histamine in the subjected tissues which will actually increase inflammation.  Check with the surgeon and follow his instructions.

Generally speaking, the likelihood of a hematoma at 4 weeks post procedure (in an area that has been unsuccessfully aspirated) is pretty low.  It is totally normal to feel areas that are firm, slightly thickened, slightly bruised, and/or numb at 4 weeks after the procedure.  I do not advocate aggressive massage, because it may accelerate the process of inflammation. I ask my patients to try a gentle fingertip (lymphatic massage), and allow for a tincture of time.Stay in close touch with your Surgeon, and remember that this will resolve over time.