I have lumps after a facelift with fat transfer performed 4 weeks ago. I know, I know, it's early. But I have a large lump on my cheek that makes me look deformed. I have to make public appearances! Is there any truth that massage will help them go away? My surgeon says she can liposuction them out, but I'm very fearful of the consequences of that. Not sure she has ever done it before.
Answer: Lumps Sometimes these lumps represent fluid collections that can be aspirated with a small needle. This can sometimes relieve the issue. If not, you may consider a revision in the office to remove the offending tissue directly and correct the contour irregularity.
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Answer: Lumps Sometimes these lumps represent fluid collections that can be aspirated with a small needle. This can sometimes relieve the issue. If not, you may consider a revision in the office to remove the offending tissue directly and correct the contour irregularity.
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Answer: Facelift Thank you for sending images. So sorry to hear this has occurred. Some lumpiness is common for the first several weeks to months after a facelift. It is important to rule out that this is not fluid which can be drained off. If truly lumps from the healing process, massage, scar fading creams and time will help these resolve. Because this is so visible, utilizing injections would give a more immediate result. This includes injecting 5-F or steroids. I would recommend consulting with your surgeon to discuss your options, particularly in office injections.Hope that helps-
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Answer: Facelift Thank you for sending images. So sorry to hear this has occurred. Some lumpiness is common for the first several weeks to months after a facelift. It is important to rule out that this is not fluid which can be drained off. If truly lumps from the healing process, massage, scar fading creams and time will help these resolve. Because this is so visible, utilizing injections would give a more immediate result. This includes injecting 5-F or steroids. I would recommend consulting with your surgeon to discuss your options, particularly in office injections.Hope that helps-
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February 28, 2018
Answer: Lumps after fat grafting Dear dissolawyerI’m sorry you are having difficulties after your procedure. If your surgeon feels that enough time has gone by and is planning liposuction, I would bring up the option of off-label use of kybella. There is a high likelihood that much of the lumps will resorb without intervention. You also want to make sure it’s not small hematomas. Once the area is soft and your surgeon feels it’s fat and not other tissue, then can be dissolved with kybella. Early liposuction is likely to lead to secondary deformity, hematoma and unwanted asymmetry. Be patient and follow your surgeons instructions .
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February 28, 2018
Answer: Lumps after fat grafting Dear dissolawyerI’m sorry you are having difficulties after your procedure. If your surgeon feels that enough time has gone by and is planning liposuction, I would bring up the option of off-label use of kybella. There is a high likelihood that much of the lumps will resorb without intervention. You also want to make sure it’s not small hematomas. Once the area is soft and your surgeon feels it’s fat and not other tissue, then can be dissolved with kybella. Early liposuction is likely to lead to secondary deformity, hematoma and unwanted asymmetry. Be patient and follow your surgeons instructions .
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February 28, 2018
Answer: Lumps after facelift I know that it's hard to believe, but yes, massage has a role to play in contour irregularities after facelift. The lymphatic drainage patterns are disturbed afterwards and need to be re-established. Manually helping the tissue fluid out of the area with massage can aid greatly in improving the post-operative swelling that you have, and there are massage therapists who specialize in postoperative massage. In any case, the facial tissues are very forgiving and any early abnormalities eventually improve. I know you do a lot of public appearances, but the timeline really is 6 months until full recovery, although most of that recovery occurs months before that.
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February 28, 2018
Answer: Lumps after facelift I know that it's hard to believe, but yes, massage has a role to play in contour irregularities after facelift. The lymphatic drainage patterns are disturbed afterwards and need to be re-established. Manually helping the tissue fluid out of the area with massage can aid greatly in improving the post-operative swelling that you have, and there are massage therapists who specialize in postoperative massage. In any case, the facial tissues are very forgiving and any early abnormalities eventually improve. I know you do a lot of public appearances, but the timeline really is 6 months until full recovery, although most of that recovery occurs months before that.
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February 28, 2018
Answer: Does massage really help get rid of lumps? What else can I do? =follow up with your surgeon #facelift at 4 weeks post op, there is usually still significant swelling and asymmetries of the face in a percentage of the patients. The final results of a facelift won't be seen at least until 3 months post surgery. Patients with questions and concerns about their facelift healing process should address those concerns with the surgeon that performed the operation, ideally during a follow up consultation.
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February 28, 2018
Answer: Does massage really help get rid of lumps? What else can I do? =follow up with your surgeon #facelift at 4 weeks post op, there is usually still significant swelling and asymmetries of the face in a percentage of the patients. The final results of a facelift won't be seen at least until 3 months post surgery. Patients with questions and concerns about their facelift healing process should address those concerns with the surgeon that performed the operation, ideally during a follow up consultation.
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