My tragus and the back of both ears are red and inflamed after 7 weeks post facelift revision. I called PS office and he said to go to ER or PCP. Went to PCP and was put on antibiotics. Seems as though it is getting worse. What can be happening?
May 20, 2016
Answer: Healing and Recuperation Following your Facelift First and foremost, its best to remain patient. It is still early in to your recovery. The healing process in general can take up to one month for the majority of swelling to subside, incisions to close, sutures to come out, and for bruising to completely go away. #Recovery time from a #facelift varies from person to person, but patients can generally expect to be presentable within three weeks from surgery. Patients should expect swelling, bruising, and discoloration of the skin during this phase of recovery (swelling normally goes down after 48 hours; most bruising will go away within two weeks). The marks from a facelift can easily hidden with “camouflage” make-up which you can learn how to apply.The scars from a facelift mature within six to twelve months from the surgery date. It is during this time that the rejuvenating effects of the facelift will become apparent and the real result will be seen. If you have certain concerns about the procedures and #healing process, it is recommended to call your board-certified surgeon or their medical staff and discuss those #concerns.
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May 20, 2016
Answer: Healing and Recuperation Following your Facelift First and foremost, its best to remain patient. It is still early in to your recovery. The healing process in general can take up to one month for the majority of swelling to subside, incisions to close, sutures to come out, and for bruising to completely go away. #Recovery time from a #facelift varies from person to person, but patients can generally expect to be presentable within three weeks from surgery. Patients should expect swelling, bruising, and discoloration of the skin during this phase of recovery (swelling normally goes down after 48 hours; most bruising will go away within two weeks). The marks from a facelift can easily hidden with “camouflage” make-up which you can learn how to apply.The scars from a facelift mature within six to twelve months from the surgery date. It is during this time that the rejuvenating effects of the facelift will become apparent and the real result will be seen. If you have certain concerns about the procedures and #healing process, it is recommended to call your board-certified surgeon or their medical staff and discuss those #concerns.
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May 4, 2016
Answer: How long can I expect redness after a facelift? The redness in the scars, when it happens can take a long time to go away may be a year or even longer. The diffuse redness behind your ear is unusual and infection has to be ruled out. Infection is very unlikely. There are other signs like increased warmth and tenderness that might indicate an infection. You should be seen by the plastic surgeon who performed the surgery as he would be the best person to help you. I am surprised that he has sent you to your PCP or ER when you are only seven weeks after your surgery.
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May 4, 2016
Answer: How long can I expect redness after a facelift? The redness in the scars, when it happens can take a long time to go away may be a year or even longer. The diffuse redness behind your ear is unusual and infection has to be ruled out. Infection is very unlikely. There are other signs like increased warmth and tenderness that might indicate an infection. You should be seen by the plastic surgeon who performed the surgery as he would be the best person to help you. I am surprised that he has sent you to your PCP or ER when you are only seven weeks after your surgery.
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