Seven months ago, I had a facelift and fat injections to my cheeks and temples. I still have swelling at the high points of my cheekbones. The swelling has resolved somewhat. My ps now says I have "malar edema". He did not seem to think it would go away. I did not have this before the fat injections. Is it possible the injections caused this? Will it resolve over time? My ps says he will put fat along the tops of my cheeks to mask the edema. Is this a good idea? Thanks.
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February 9, 2015
Answer: fat injections can cause unwanted swelling in the area.
Thank you for your question.Incision placement varies with each patient, hairline geometry, and type of lift.Ask your surgeon to draw on your picture where your incisions will be.Best wishes.
Bleeding in the form of hematoma sets off an inflammatory process that can lead to unpredictable contour irregularities and scarring of the skin. Most of the time, visible or palpable blood clots should be removed quickly either by a return to the operating room or by forcing the...
It seems that you're unhappy with your recovery. To answer your one question, usually hematomas are not common. It is a known complication that can occur after a neck lift or face lift procedure however. They are more common in people who have uncontrolled high blood pressure as well as male ...
