The lump appeared the day after surgery. My doctor checked it and said it would resolve over time. My face is misshapen on that side and the lump is causing my glasses to sit crooked on my face. The rest of the swelling seems to have dissipated, but the lump is as big as ever. Is it possible it is scar tissue from a hematoma that wasn't treated? What are my options?
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IT is too early to assess the result and one always needs to wait 6 months. There is definite improvement in the neck and jawline. It is not known what technique was used and therefore difficult to advise on results. It would be best to return to your surgeon at 6 months and discuss this with y...
Thank you for your question. Your specific situation is most likely the reason for the different interpretation of the outcomes.
In essence, the lower eyelid "bags" are the result of slight prominence of the lower eyelids combined with thinning of the tissues over the lower rim of the orbit and...
Thank you for your question . yes indeed you look better after your surgery and is because you are swollen you need to weight some more weeks and ask your doctor . Also just because you have the SMAS technique we ignored how it was handle by the surgeon.
