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Bruised and Swollen After 2 Months P.o. - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pro:I only had a bit of pain on day one after the...

  • 13 Mar 2013

Pro:I only had a bit of pain on day one after the surgery.
Cons: Way too long to heal. Still have bruising and sweling on one side of my face as well as my neck is a mess and looks rope-like.
I wanted to look much younger than 68. It is too early to say what the results will be but I am very optimistic that I will look much younger.
I wish that I had known that it would potentially take so long to heal.

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Harry K. Moon, MD

My Doctor: Harry K. Moon, MD

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Throgh a friend. This review did not have a way to mention the office personnel. I think you should add this. That is an important part of this process, too.

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I was thinking of face lift May but I have to appear at a meeting first week of July. maybe I should hold off until after meeting
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After 2 months things should be improving and i just hope that very soon you will be feeling much happier.?
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Hi Secrets. I do have improvements but my neck is being very stubborn. How are you doing?
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Thanks. I am pleased but the neck is being stubborn with the rope effect and bruising. Just have to be patient. Hope you are doing well....
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Pleased to know the improvements are showing. I am doing ok ish,thankyou for asking.!
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Thanks for sharing on RealSelf! I hope you'll keep us updated as you continue to get back to yourself.

Here's a thread wherein women discuss what a long healing process a facelift can be. I hope you find it helpful.

Take care of yourself. This can be a lengthy recovery time.

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Thanks, Angie. I will keep discussing this for others to see. I hope you have good weekend.
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Wow, sorry to here this and I hope it's not much longer for you to heal. Did you PS say your slow healing is normal? Are you taking anything to help speed the healing process and help with the swelling? Really hoping your recovery speeds up.
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Thanks, 5DogMa, My PS said I was a very slow to heal. I am 68 so that may be the reason why ( he did not say that to me).I was never told to do anything to help the recovery until earlier this week, he told me to massage my neck as often as I can. I feel great and have for a long time so it is all about being patient. Take care.
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Since I have this concern for me also I did some research on Arnica, Bruisekare and Boiron. I'm going to try both pill forms and cream of the Arnica and I bought some CSI Recovery Eye Cream with Vitamin K & Arnica from VitaCost I'm going to try. I'll let you know if they do help speed up recovery from bruising and swelling.
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Hi 5GodMa, Thanks. I wish I had thought of using those products but I guess it isn't too late to try the Arnica cream. I hope you have a great weekend.
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