How long for my incisions to stop oozing?

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Hi Everybody!I'm new to this forum, but have enjoyed reading the comments back to October. I am 57 and in good shape. I decided to get my upper and lower eyelids done. They were so hooded that you couldn't see it if I put on eye shadow. I also had a neck lift. I am now 22 days post-op. I actually thought I would be all recovered in 3 weeks- NOT.Here are my questions:I have a think black line under my eyes that looks kind of like shaky eyeliner, and my eyelids are brown. Does this go away? My eyes are still sort of puffy. One more than the other. Does this go away?The incisions behind my ears are still weeping/oozing. When does this go away?I have some lumpy areas in my cheeks. Other people may not notice them, but I do. Do they go away?My ears are still tender and somewhat numb. Did anybody color their hair before 6 weeks post-op? I'm dying to cover my gray.I'm not sure how I feel about my new look. I don't miss the jowls and I like having eyelids, but I don't feel that I look like "me." I think it's too soon to judge.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Most facelift incisions are dry within days of the procedure. Without a photograph I cannot comment any further. I would recommend keeping in close contact with your surgeon.

Mark Beaty, MD · Answer

While it is impossible to tell without photos how significant your post operative problems are, most patients are more completely healed by three weeks after surgery.  I would advise close follow up with your surgeon to insure these problems do not need further intervention.

Matthew Schulman, MD · Answer

You have many questions that are very specific to your individual surgery. It is impossible for any of us to accurately advise you without having done your surgery, or without seeing you in consultation. You should call your surgeon to discuss this, or better yet, make an appointment with him/her. This is all part of the routine post-operative care that you deserve (and have paid for). Good luck.

Todd C. Miller, MD · Answer

You should not have weeping or oozing from the suture lines following surgery. Without pictures it is very difficult to assess what, if anything, needs to be done. The most important thing is for you to stay in close contact with your surgeon to ensure that you are healing according to plan.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

unless you have some wound issues and you should be asking your surgeon about your concerns as your surgeon knows best what was done, what kind of sutures were used and what technique was employed.  Your surgeon should be able to provide you the reassurances you need at this time.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

You may be experiencing some marginal necrosis of your incision lines leading to delayed healing.  Would need photos to determine the extent of the problem but sounds like you will heal without further complications just delayed.

Michel Siegel, MD · Answer

Without pictures its hard to tell if the things bothering you are part of normal recovery after surgery, or not.As far as the oozing, it is not normal to have this so far out from surgery. I would follow up closely with your surgeon to ensure you don't have a complication requiring intervention.Best,

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