I feel depressed I have severe headaches on temple areas that are debilating. No education or hand holding after this life changing event. I feel that I paid lots of money removed surgery and bye have a good life. I am suffering with fullness in my throat bruising mostly in my neck. Poor lymphatic drainage. I feel like I am wearing a mask although people see something else. I feel and see that I may look like I am wearing some deformed mask. I have cried for 4 day. Both eyes drain pus. Help
Answer: Recovery Hi depressed,I am so sorry to hear you are having these issues. I think you need to schedule an appointment to see your plastic surgeon ASAP. People have different rates of healing, but you seem to be having some healing issues that you may need to have treated. Also, having some feelings of discouragement after surgery is not unusual, having somebody to talk to about your concerns would be helpful. If you are feeling depressed after talking to your surgeon, I think you should also see your primary care specialist for evaluation just to make sure that there isn't anything non-surgical that hasn't been missed.Please let us know how you are doing and let us know how things are turning out for you!
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Answer: Recovery Hi depressed,I am so sorry to hear you are having these issues. I think you need to schedule an appointment to see your plastic surgeon ASAP. People have different rates of healing, but you seem to be having some healing issues that you may need to have treated. Also, having some feelings of discouragement after surgery is not unusual, having somebody to talk to about your concerns would be helpful. If you are feeling depressed after talking to your surgeon, I think you should also see your primary care specialist for evaluation just to make sure that there isn't anything non-surgical that hasn't been missed.Please let us know how you are doing and let us know how things are turning out for you!
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Answer: Post op depression Depression in the immediate postoperative period is common. I don't know about your past medical history or what procedures you have had done. I advise you to speak often to your surgeon and to accept help from a professional counselor/therapist regarding your feelings. You are not alone. Many people have had similar experiences and come out feeling better with time.Seek help now for both your physical and emotional needs.Dr. J
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Answer: Post op depression Depression in the immediate postoperative period is common. I don't know about your past medical history or what procedures you have had done. I advise you to speak often to your surgeon and to accept help from a professional counselor/therapist regarding your feelings. You are not alone. Many people have had similar experiences and come out feeling better with time.Seek help now for both your physical and emotional needs.Dr. J
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February 17, 2016
Answer: Facelift problems Most importantly, you need to schedule a visit with your plastic surgeon immediately to be seen again. If there are potential complications going on, such as infections work which can cause "pus "as well as fullness and bruising over three weeks out, this can signal real problems. Schedule an appointment immediately with your plastic surgeon, and if he/she cannot see you, seek another opinion. Certainly it is normal to be slightly depressed during the first few weeks after surgery, especially when the results are not what you had hoped for. First and foremost, your plastic surgeon should rule out serious complications. Hopefully this should put your mind at ease. I'm sorry you are going through this, and certainly if you are depressed to the point of crying daily, you may benefit from a short-term course of antidepressants to help you through the postsurgical blues.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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February 17, 2016
Answer: Facelift problems Most importantly, you need to schedule a visit with your plastic surgeon immediately to be seen again. If there are potential complications going on, such as infections work which can cause "pus "as well as fullness and bruising over three weeks out, this can signal real problems. Schedule an appointment immediately with your plastic surgeon, and if he/she cannot see you, seek another opinion. Certainly it is normal to be slightly depressed during the first few weeks after surgery, especially when the results are not what you had hoped for. First and foremost, your plastic surgeon should rule out serious complications. Hopefully this should put your mind at ease. I'm sorry you are going through this, and certainly if you are depressed to the point of crying daily, you may benefit from a short-term course of antidepressants to help you through the postsurgical blues.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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February 17, 2016
Answer: Thats a hard place to be Hi Depressed63I am really sorry to hear your story. Hopefully I can help in a small way.From what you have described this does not seem like standard good medical practice. You should have been informed about the risks of the surgery and the aftercare that varies with each surgeon to guide you through your recovery. Swelling and bruising can last a number of weeks and with neck tightening procedure this can create the feeling of tightness around your throat which will subside over the coming weeks when the swelling has settled and the pressure has eased.Puss coming from your eye's is concerning as you may have developed an infection and need to seek urgent medical care. The headaches in your temple may be due to the particular face lift technique that was used and commonly will ease as the swelling and bruising settles. However there should no pain or discomfort by 31/2 weeks.I would encourage you to seek out your surgeon and ask for guidance on what technique they have used and whether this is normal for what they perform. And lastly - you will need to be slightly patient for the results to show. However if you are still concerned go and see a specialist that is experienced in revision surgery and they should be able to help you.I wish you all the best.
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February 17, 2016
Answer: Thats a hard place to be Hi Depressed63I am really sorry to hear your story. Hopefully I can help in a small way.From what you have described this does not seem like standard good medical practice. You should have been informed about the risks of the surgery and the aftercare that varies with each surgeon to guide you through your recovery. Swelling and bruising can last a number of weeks and with neck tightening procedure this can create the feeling of tightness around your throat which will subside over the coming weeks when the swelling has settled and the pressure has eased.Puss coming from your eye's is concerning as you may have developed an infection and need to seek urgent medical care. The headaches in your temple may be due to the particular face lift technique that was used and commonly will ease as the swelling and bruising settles. However there should no pain or discomfort by 31/2 weeks.I would encourage you to seek out your surgeon and ask for guidance on what technique they have used and whether this is normal for what they perform. And lastly - you will need to be slightly patient for the results to show. However if you are still concerned go and see a specialist that is experienced in revision surgery and they should be able to help you.I wish you all the best.
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February 15, 2016
Answer: Depressed When you are depressed, it is very easy to feel that no one cares about you, especially your surgeon and his office. Depression also colors the way you see yourself and your appearance. You should give yourself, your doctor and his office a chance. Go back to your doctors office for more care. They should not object to seeing you and addressing your concerns at this phase of the post op period. Also, try not to be so hard on yourself...give yourself a chance to heal.
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February 15, 2016
Answer: Depressed When you are depressed, it is very easy to feel that no one cares about you, especially your surgeon and his office. Depression also colors the way you see yourself and your appearance. You should give yourself, your doctor and his office a chance. Go back to your doctors office for more care. They should not object to seeing you and addressing your concerns at this phase of the post op period. Also, try not to be so hard on yourself...give yourself a chance to heal.
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