I had a face lift, neck lift and top and bottom of eyes done. It's been two weeks and everywhere is still really bad. (Photo)

Question

It is now two weeks and S you can see my face is really bad, when can I expect to return to work. The bruising, swelling and dis coloring is horrendous.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

hello crestfalls21433 Sorry about this problem, id advice you to visit or contact your PS about this concern. #swelling #post-op

Sirius K. Yoo, MD · Answer

The area in front of your left ear looks as if you are experiencing epidermolysis.  This can be mild and superficial to deep and full thickness.  The deeper, the more scarring that will occur.  This happens from diminished blood flow to the skin in the area.  Sometimes the effects can be mitigated by treatments that increase blood flow to the affected skin.  You should ask to be seen immediately by your surgeon to examine the area in person and make a plan from there.

Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS · Answer

I am sorry to hear that you are having problems. Your eyes and right side of your far/neck seem to be healing well. However on the left you look to have skin necrosis. You must see your PS urgently and be advised. This area will need to heal and will take some time but it is imperative to prevent infection as it heals and once healed try and minimise the resultant scarring so that long term it will be less noticeable. Please no not smoke or use nicotine products and please seek advice from your PS. Get a second opinion if your original surgeon is unable to give you the advice you need.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

Your left cheek is compromised and if hard and black, you will lose skin there that will take weeks to heal.  You should be having an ongoing dialogue with your surgeon to find the best ways possible to minimize your down time so you can go back to work.  I'm sorry you are having to deal with this but its your surgeon's obligation to help you through this.

Erik Hoy, MD · Answer

It's common to have some swelling after facial cosmetic surgery, and this varies based on the patient, and the number or type of procedures performed.   However, the areas on your left cheek, in front of your left ear need to be evaluated by your surgeon immediately.  After facelift, if the blood supply to part of the skin is not sufficient, you can experience partial or full-thickness skin loss.  Treating this early can minimize your chances of infection, speed your healing, and minimize the scarring that can occur.  Try to be seen by your plastic surgeon ASAP.  Best regards,-Erik Hoy, M.D.

I had a face lift, neck lift and top and bottom of eyes done. It's been two weeks and everywhere is still really bad. (Photo)

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