Accidentally strained 11 days post facelift, advice?

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Had lower FL and platysmaplasty 11 days ago. Following post op directions to the letter. No bruising, only swelling and numbness. Today, my 85 lb dog lunged (at person who walked in my house unannounced) while I was holding her collar. I let go after a few tugs. Worried about potential consequences. What damage is possible?

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there and thanks for your question.  The biggest worry with any injury after a facelift is a hematoma, which is a collection of blood under the skin.  In this case, the blood may need to be drained from the face.  However, after 11 days everything should be healing nicely.  If you see or feel any changes, I suggest following up with your plastic surgeon.  Best of luck and feel better!

Avron Lipschitz, MD · Answer

Your facelift should be quite durable by now. I suggest you take a close look at your skin. Are there any new areas of swelling. Any new bleeding or bruises? Any areas that concern you?
The facelift is probably ok if there are no signs of hematoma or suture breakdown.
A quick examination by your plastic surgeon will clarify any questionable areas.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

From your description of the straining event you had 11 days after your facelift, I doubt that any damage was done.  If you are feeling fine and there was no worsening in your appearance, you should be fine.

Parker A. Velargo, MD, FACS · Answer

Without any signs of swelling, pain, or asymmetry, it is unlikely that you caused any harm.  It's always a good rule to stay in close contact with your surgeon.  My patients have an open and direct line of communication with me (cell and email), which we pride ourselves on.  Good luck moving forward!

Jim Parry, DO · Answer

The biggest worry following a face-lift is the possibility of having a hematoma (bleeding under the skin)  The signs and symptoms of a hematoma are pain and swelling at the site. It would be very unusual to develop a hematoma 11 days after the surgery.

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