I had a lower facelift and necklift 3 weeks ago. I had a hemotoma that had to be evacuated the next day. Then I had a seroma on the same side, it was drained 4 times and I wore a compression garment and it went away. Now I have irregularities on that side it's hard swollen and bumpy. My PS said to massage it. How long till it goes away. Will it go away on its own? How often should I massage it ?
September 27, 2018
Answer: Irregularities Of Facelift After Hematoma Thank you for your question. Yes, there will be irregularities especially because you have had trauma on one side of your face, which will take longer to heal and have increased scar tissue present. Massaging the area to soften the scar will help to speed to process. The more you can massage the better. A steroid injection may be needed to help as well. All The Best
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September 27, 2018
Answer: Irregularities Of Facelift After Hematoma Thank you for your question. Yes, there will be irregularities especially because you have had trauma on one side of your face, which will take longer to heal and have increased scar tissue present. Massaging the area to soften the scar will help to speed to process. The more you can massage the better. A steroid injection may be needed to help as well. All The Best
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September 5, 2018
Answer: Post op lower facelift complication and treatment Thanks for sharing. As a result of the hematoma (bleeding) and seroma (inflammatory fluid) There is inflammation in the surrounding skin causing firmness. The technical term is induration. Sometimes untreated or under treated hematoma and or seroma may cause some internal scar tissue called fibrosis. Keep in close follow up with your surgeon so he can best direct you. Massage, warm compresses, ultrasound, and steroid injections may be used to help treat your condition. This is a process that should improve over the next several months.
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September 5, 2018
Answer: Post op lower facelift complication and treatment Thanks for sharing. As a result of the hematoma (bleeding) and seroma (inflammatory fluid) There is inflammation in the surrounding skin causing firmness. The technical term is induration. Sometimes untreated or under treated hematoma and or seroma may cause some internal scar tissue called fibrosis. Keep in close follow up with your surgeon so he can best direct you. Massage, warm compresses, ultrasound, and steroid injections may be used to help treat your condition. This is a process that should improve over the next several months.
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