I had a facelift with coral cheek implants 3 months ago. I immediately developed malar edemas on both cheeks. They go away when I lie down sleeping but come back in the morning when i get up, no doubt due to gravity. Is this permanent or will they resolve in time? Can anyone please advise what I may do to make them go away.
April 5, 2016
Answer: Malar edema It is unusual for the malar edema to persist three months following implant placement. I would follow up with your surgeon for re-evaluation and management. Sometimes I will inject Kenalog or perform laser treatments to help resolve this issue; however, what needs to be ruled out is the possibility that you are experiencing some type of reaction from the implants themselves. Good luck!
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April 5, 2016
Answer: Malar edema It is unusual for the malar edema to persist three months following implant placement. I would follow up with your surgeon for re-evaluation and management. Sometimes I will inject Kenalog or perform laser treatments to help resolve this issue; however, what needs to be ruled out is the possibility that you are experiencing some type of reaction from the implants themselves. Good luck!
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April 5, 2016
Answer: Persistent malar swelling after placement of impla during a facelift. The swelling you have at three months is very unusual. Some patients do have protracted swelling of this area but nearly always heals with the passage of time. I sometimes used dilute steroids in the area in particularly refractory cases. You also might be having some unexpected reaction to your implants. There is the remote possibility that removal may be necessary.
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April 5, 2016
Answer: Persistent malar swelling after placement of impla during a facelift. The swelling you have at three months is very unusual. Some patients do have protracted swelling of this area but nearly always heals with the passage of time. I sometimes used dilute steroids in the area in particularly refractory cases. You also might be having some unexpected reaction to your implants. There is the remote possibility that removal may be necessary.
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