I had a full face lift and shaving jawline on my face a week ago. Concerned about blood clots

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After 3 days , my doctor took off my blood drain but I got a blood fluid ( blood clots) under my left on my ear. I m concerned about it....

Hayley Brown, MD, FACS · Answer

If you have a blood clot under the skin, I would make sure your doctor is aware so that he or she can manage it appropriately. Larger blood clots typically need to be removed. Smaller ones may sometimes absorb or they can be aspirated with a needle when they are liquid in consistency.

Charles S. Lee, MD, FACS · Answer

The treatment will depend very much on whether the blood is collecting under the skin (this requires draining if it is large) or is under the area of the bone removal (not critical to remove, depending on size). Stay in close contact with your surgeon.

Fernando Colon, MD · Answer

Be encourage. This is not a rare complication and
your surgeon should be able to assist you. The earlier
you notify him the better. After appropriate management
these most often heal without further concerns. Best wishes.

Kouros Azar, MD · Answer

I am sorry to hear about your blood clots. Make certain to stay in close contact with your surgeon so that he or she can monitor your recovery. With proper care, these blood clots should not cause any lasting harm.

Robert Drielsma, MBBS, BSc, FRACS · Answer

Collections of blood can occur and typically require needle aspiration or drainage. Your surgeon is in the best position to advise you about your post operative care.  If you have concerns than you should speak with your surgeon.

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