I have developed numerous hard ridges in my cheeks and neck that have shown no improvement in the last 2 weeks. My face is so tight that I can not smile and opening my mouth is limited. I have tried massage and warm compresses with no results. My scar was reopened for needle aspiration and the bumps were solid and could not be drained. It sounded like the needle was hitting hard califications. The surgeon now thinks it is scar tissue, or hardened oil cysts. Do I need a second opinion?
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March 28, 2016
Answer: Fat grafting can significantly prolong convalescence after facelifts that include this is part of the treatment.
Thank you for including the photograph! It appears that there is generalized irritation from contact with the dressing or a topical ointment such as Bacitracin, along with clogging of the skin pores in the area from the ointment (or ointment-soaked gauze dressing). Since your facelift was v...
I would defer to your surgeon's wishes regarding this matter. In my practice, I do not restrict patients from drinking a reasonable amount of coffee or other forms of caffeine in the immediate postoperative period. I have never seen one cup of coffee cause sufficient vasoconstriction to cre...
Do not put ice directly on skin at your surgical site. Instead, consider a cool compress. Be sure to check with your surgeon regarding specific recommendations. Good luck.
