Does this machine work better than frozen peas? I'm interested in having as little bruising and swelling as possible after facelift and lower eyelid surgery, and have been looking at these machines with that in mind. Has anyone had experience with these? If so, what are your thoughts? Thanks very much.
Answer: Choose a cooling method which is comfortable for you
The aquacool mask works well. So do frozen peas, crushed ice, etc. The most important thing is that you use a cooling method for the first 24-72 hours post-op per your surgeons direction.
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Answer: Choose a cooling method which is comfortable for you
The aquacool mask works well. So do frozen peas, crushed ice, etc. The most important thing is that you use a cooling method for the first 24-72 hours post-op per your surgeons direction.
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Answer: Cooling Mask vs Cooling Compress
A cool compress or a cooling mask likely have similar effects. These items may help with short term swelling and bruising following surgery.
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Answer: Cooling Mask vs Cooling Compress
A cool compress or a cooling mask likely have similar effects. These items may help with short term swelling and bruising following surgery.
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August 20, 2012
Answer: Aquacool face mask for facelift, lite lift, q lift, mini lift
Aquacool face mask for facelift, lite lift, q lift, mini lift
there is no scientific evidence that this works better than ice, frozen peas etc
JH
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August 20, 2012
Answer: Aquacool face mask for facelift, lite lift, q lift, mini lift
Aquacool face mask for facelift, lite lift, q lift, mini lift
there is no scientific evidence that this works better than ice, frozen peas etc
JH
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August 14, 2012
Answer: Cooling the face in the 1st 24 hours after surgery may help swelling a bit, but there is nothing special about any device.
There are lots of ways to cool the tissues of the face for the purpose of minimizing swelling. The technique is unimportant. Cost and user-friendliness are the major factors in deciding.
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August 14, 2012
Answer: Cooling the face in the 1st 24 hours after surgery may help swelling a bit, but there is nothing special about any device.
There are lots of ways to cool the tissues of the face for the purpose of minimizing swelling. The technique is unimportant. Cost and user-friendliness are the major factors in deciding.
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August 13, 2012
Answer: Aquacool Face Mask is a nifty device, if you want to spend the money on it.
Frozen peas (over a dry cloth to prevent frostbite to the healing tissues, and taken off every half-hour or so) are cheap, easy to use, conform to the shape of your nose, eyes, and face, and can be reused, not to mention eaten when their "extra use" is complete. Such a deal!
Aquacool can certainly avoid frostbite, and can be used more or less continuously (at least during the day), but taking a "rest" from cooling is not a bad idea either. Too much of anything can actually increase the risk of healing difficulties.
Arnica montana preparations (over-the-counter) can also help the absorption of bruising, but avoiding nausea and vomiting (or dry-retching) is much more helpful in preventing the bruising in the first place! The same goes for avoiding constipation, and excessive lifting or exertion.
Also, sleeping with your head above heart level (put a sofa cushion under your mattress; don't try to sleep on "extra" pillows) will allow gravity to pull swelling out of the face more rapidly than being flat at night (at the same level as your heart, causing more swelling to have to be dealt with when up).
BTW, careful and precise surgery is much more of a determinant of bruising and swelling than use of ANY device!
So, ultimately, your choice depends on what you'd prefer to do. Nothing wrong with Aquacool, but not a clear-cut advantage over the basic and standard measures easily followed by ALL patients. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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August 13, 2012
Answer: Aquacool Face Mask is a nifty device, if you want to spend the money on it.
Frozen peas (over a dry cloth to prevent frostbite to the healing tissues, and taken off every half-hour or so) are cheap, easy to use, conform to the shape of your nose, eyes, and face, and can be reused, not to mention eaten when their "extra use" is complete. Such a deal!
Aquacool can certainly avoid frostbite, and can be used more or less continuously (at least during the day), but taking a "rest" from cooling is not a bad idea either. Too much of anything can actually increase the risk of healing difficulties.
Arnica montana preparations (over-the-counter) can also help the absorption of bruising, but avoiding nausea and vomiting (or dry-retching) is much more helpful in preventing the bruising in the first place! The same goes for avoiding constipation, and excessive lifting or exertion.
Also, sleeping with your head above heart level (put a sofa cushion under your mattress; don't try to sleep on "extra" pillows) will allow gravity to pull swelling out of the face more rapidly than being flat at night (at the same level as your heart, causing more swelling to have to be dealt with when up).
BTW, careful and precise surgery is much more of a determinant of bruising and swelling than use of ANY device!
So, ultimately, your choice depends on what you'd prefer to do. Nothing wrong with Aquacool, but not a clear-cut advantage over the basic and standard measures easily followed by ALL patients. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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