I'm 3 days post-op and I can't move my left eyebrow or the left side of my forehead I have feeling there but I just can't move them no matter how hard I try. There is very little bruising, swelling and it isn't hot/warm to the touch it is of course tender but, I'm more concerned with my face I have a 7 day post-op appointment with my Dr but I would really like some kind of information about why I'm not able to move just my left eyebrow and the left side of my forehead.
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Your incision does not look infected. The hardness and swelling can be either scar tissue, or depending on the size of the cyst that was removed you may have a small collection of fluid called a seroma. I recommend following up with your surgeon for an in-person examination. Best wishes.
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