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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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December 10, 2018
Answer: Lumps after facelift or necklift Some irregularities of the skin and soft tissue are not uncommon after a facelift in the early postoperative period. It takes many months, even a year or more in some cases, for all swelling to resolve completely. Small irregularities usually even out during this time, and can often be helped with a little gentle massage. A collection of blood or fluid in the face or neck that occurs after surgery may need to be removed, and there are a variety of ways to do this. In some cases, the fluid collection is very small or the blood is clotted and is not easily removed. In these instances, it may be better to simply wait and allow the body to absorb the material over time, which can be a slow process. Patience is key in theses cases. Be sure to discuss any postoperative concerns with your surgeon. All the best,
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December 10, 2018
Answer: Lumps after facelift or necklift Some irregularities of the skin and soft tissue are not uncommon after a facelift in the early postoperative period. It takes many months, even a year or more in some cases, for all swelling to resolve completely. Small irregularities usually even out during this time, and can often be helped with a little gentle massage. A collection of blood or fluid in the face or neck that occurs after surgery may need to be removed, and there are a variety of ways to do this. In some cases, the fluid collection is very small or the blood is clotted and is not easily removed. In these instances, it may be better to simply wait and allow the body to absorb the material over time, which can be a slow process. Patience is key in theses cases. Be sure to discuss any postoperative concerns with your surgeon. All the best,
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