i am now 5 weeks after my operation and have had a 2nd opinion from my doctor regarding lump on side of neck ,, he says its a hematoma, and will go away by itself. the first doctor i seen says it was (just the healing process) but will gradually go away by itself .. is this possible ?? the lump is not hot now but a little uncomfortable ,,, my jawline has really improved with the lift . i had operation done in prague so cant go and see my surgeon although have emailed and they say i look fine xx
Answer: Will Lumps Go Away After Facelift and Necklift Surgery When the skin is separated from the underlying tissues during surgery, small sensory #nerves are cut. Varying degrees of numbness will be present after surgery and will improve gradually as the nerves reconnect to the skin. This process can take from 2-6 months for face, neck and cheeks, and to 9-12 months for the forehead and scalp. Muscle weakness may also be present around the mouth especially if liposuction is used. This typically recovers fully in the months after surgery. As the nerves regenerate, the itching, burning, tingling and shooting #sensations will occur. Ice, moisturizers and gentle #massaging are helpful during this phase of the #healing process. Frequently there is a tight feeling in the neck, jawline and cheek after a facelift. During surgery, not only the skin but the underlying muscles are tightened to create a better and longer lasting result. Additionally, the #swelling will move downward in the first week and the neck will feel even tighter. Do not be alarmed: the sensation will decrease during the first month. Some degree of firmness or lumpiness under the skin is normal after surgery and will resolve with time. Local massage will speed resolution of this problem, which normally takes 2-4 months to disappear completely. If you have certain concerns about the procedures and #healing process, it is recommended to call your board-certified surgeon or their medical staff and discuss those #concerns.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Will Lumps Go Away After Facelift and Necklift Surgery When the skin is separated from the underlying tissues during surgery, small sensory #nerves are cut. Varying degrees of numbness will be present after surgery and will improve gradually as the nerves reconnect to the skin. This process can take from 2-6 months for face, neck and cheeks, and to 9-12 months for the forehead and scalp. Muscle weakness may also be present around the mouth especially if liposuction is used. This typically recovers fully in the months after surgery. As the nerves regenerate, the itching, burning, tingling and shooting #sensations will occur. Ice, moisturizers and gentle #massaging are helpful during this phase of the #healing process. Frequently there is a tight feeling in the neck, jawline and cheek after a facelift. During surgery, not only the skin but the underlying muscles are tightened to create a better and longer lasting result. Additionally, the #swelling will move downward in the first week and the neck will feel even tighter. Do not be alarmed: the sensation will decrease during the first month. Some degree of firmness or lumpiness under the skin is normal after surgery and will resolve with time. Local massage will speed resolution of this problem, which normally takes 2-4 months to disappear completely. If you have certain concerns about the procedures and #healing process, it is recommended to call your board-certified surgeon or their medical staff and discuss those #concerns.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Healing after a Facelift Hi @Jackie43, First of all Congratulations on your new facelift! If the area was bruised initially, then this could certainly be a healing hematoma. However, if it's been firm and the same size since surgery it could be something that needs to be evaluated by another plastic surgeon. Facelifts vary from surgeon to surgeon, but after a true facelift, you can expect a week of bruising followed by another week of swelling. Adding an extensive neck lift may add a few days to recovery. Fat injections are powerful adjunct to any facelift, but the downside is that it can prolong the period of normal swelling by a week or two. Espescially in the lips, the swelling can last a very long time but the upside is no more paying for filler every few months. Swelling follows gravity, so the last area to stay a bit firm and swollen is typically the neck but this is barely noticeable and concealed easily with a scarf. In Minneapolis we often advise our Facelift Patients to take Arnica and Bromelin which have been shown to reduce the period of bruising and swelling. Numbness is normal and recovers over 12 weeks. Each day getting better as the nerves regrow to the skin which has been lifted, and moved to a more youthful position. If you’re slow to recover with swelling try adhering to a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, avoiding any salt whatsoever. This, combined with a few lymphatic massage treatments can do wonders for reducing facial swelling after a facelift.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Healing after a Facelift Hi @Jackie43, First of all Congratulations on your new facelift! If the area was bruised initially, then this could certainly be a healing hematoma. However, if it's been firm and the same size since surgery it could be something that needs to be evaluated by another plastic surgeon. Facelifts vary from surgeon to surgeon, but after a true facelift, you can expect a week of bruising followed by another week of swelling. Adding an extensive neck lift may add a few days to recovery. Fat injections are powerful adjunct to any facelift, but the downside is that it can prolong the period of normal swelling by a week or two. Espescially in the lips, the swelling can last a very long time but the upside is no more paying for filler every few months. Swelling follows gravity, so the last area to stay a bit firm and swollen is typically the neck but this is barely noticeable and concealed easily with a scarf. In Minneapolis we often advise our Facelift Patients to take Arnica and Bromelin which have been shown to reduce the period of bruising and swelling. Numbness is normal and recovers over 12 weeks. Each day getting better as the nerves regrow to the skin which has been lifted, and moved to a more youthful position. If you’re slow to recover with swelling try adhering to a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, avoiding any salt whatsoever. This, combined with a few lymphatic massage treatments can do wonders for reducing facial swelling after a facelift.
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July 15, 2021
Answer: Facelift Healing Time Thank you for your question. You should heal just fine, you have no skin sloughing . It can take 1-2 years for all of the subtle healing to occur. Gentle rotatory massage twice a day for 5-10 minutes can help. This is the problem with having surgery abroad, if something goes wrong, who takes care of you. Best wishes.
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Answer: Facelift Healing Time Thank you for your question. You should heal just fine, you have no skin sloughing . It can take 1-2 years for all of the subtle healing to occur. Gentle rotatory massage twice a day for 5-10 minutes can help. This is the problem with having surgery abroad, if something goes wrong, who takes care of you. Best wishes.
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February 27, 2018
Answer: Lumps It is hard to see any lumps from this photograph. However usually these are usually due to small amount of accumulated blood. They usually resolve on their own. Gentle massage and warm compresses help.
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Answer: Lumps It is hard to see any lumps from this photograph. However usually these are usually due to small amount of accumulated blood. They usually resolve on their own. Gentle massage and warm compresses help.
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November 21, 2017
Answer: Facelift post-operative lump Hmmm. A hematoma at this time is not the usual and it sounds like you have differing opinions from two doctors. You can believe one or the other or you can go for a tie-breaker with a new doctor. An experienced board certified plastic surgeon should be able to give you a definitive answer.
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Answer: Facelift post-operative lump Hmmm. A hematoma at this time is not the usual and it sounds like you have differing opinions from two doctors. You can believe one or the other or you can go for a tie-breaker with a new doctor. An experienced board certified plastic surgeon should be able to give you a definitive answer.
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November 2, 2017
Answer: Massage post facelift Some patients develop lumps after facelifts, this is usual a collection of blood which during the first few days after surgery can be aspirated. If you are still finding lumps under the skin, I advise massaging the area regularly so that over time the fluid is disbanded and absorbed.
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Answer: Massage post facelift Some patients develop lumps after facelifts, this is usual a collection of blood which during the first few days after surgery can be aspirated. If you are still finding lumps under the skin, I advise massaging the area regularly so that over time the fluid is disbanded and absorbed.
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