I am 13 weeks post facelift. I have swollen areas in front of both my ears that extends below ear? (Photo)

December 5, 2015
Asked By:sunnyrmartin in Grayslake, IL

I just completed a 5 day 4 mg Medrol dose pack after seeing my plastic surgeon for the persistent swelling ( ridge) in front of my ears and swelling that now extends across my cheeks. It did nothing to reduce the swelling. My face is much more round then it was. I am asking what I need to do or ask the plastic surgeon to get the swelling reduced sometimes it is difficult to chew because of the swelling. Is it a hematoma or swollen lymph gland or a ridge from the sutures or surgery itself?

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June 11, 2017

Answer: Post op swelling

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June 11, 2017

Answer: Post op swelling

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December 9, 2015

Answer: Swelling persists following facelift may be salivary origin

December 9, 2015

Answer: Swelling persists following facelift may be salivary origin

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