How long after a facelift will I continue to swell at night?

September 4, 2015
Asked By:2ndChancegirl in Carmel, IN

i had a mid face lift 3 weeks ago. For the most part the swelling is like 75% resolved during the day however at night I experience painful swelling that keeps me awake. If I don't keep my head elevated I get hard pockets of swelling that I then have to reduce the following day with ibuprofen and warm compresses . How long is this going to go on? I haven't gotten a decent night sleep in three weeks ! I'm exhausted

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