1) Does applying/removing makeup re-bruise hematoma and slow down reabsorption? 2) Does “airing it out”/not covering it with makeup help at all? 3) Will certain foods speed up recovery? EX: pineapple contains bromelain which helps break up bruises. Does it work for hematomas too? Any other foods? 4) Will certain foods slow down recovery? EX: caffeine/alcohol? 5) Does applying warm compress help? 6) I’m cleared for exercise. But will this will bring more blood to the hematoma and slow recovery?
June 16, 2015
Answer: Hematoma Recovery after facelift Any collection of blood under the skin following facelift surgery can cause bruising or discoloration. The more blood that collects, the longer it takes to resolve. Warm compresses and gentle massage will increase the blood supply to the area and decrease the time that it takes to resolve. Eating pineapple which has Bromelain as you mentioned is reported to break down hematomas and bruising faster. Arnica tablets and Arnica gels also may help. Vinegar soaked compresses may also lessen the time for the bruises to resolve.Applying makeup should have no effect one way or the other. Exercise should speed the recovery at this point. Early after the surgery it can cause more bleeding and swelling, but at 3 weeks, exercise is beneficial due to increased circulation.John Standefer MD
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June 16, 2015
Answer: Hematoma Recovery after facelift Any collection of blood under the skin following facelift surgery can cause bruising or discoloration. The more blood that collects, the longer it takes to resolve. Warm compresses and gentle massage will increase the blood supply to the area and decrease the time that it takes to resolve. Eating pineapple which has Bromelain as you mentioned is reported to break down hematomas and bruising faster. Arnica tablets and Arnica gels also may help. Vinegar soaked compresses may also lessen the time for the bruises to resolve.Applying makeup should have no effect one way or the other. Exercise should speed the recovery at this point. Early after the surgery it can cause more bleeding and swelling, but at 3 weeks, exercise is beneficial due to increased circulation.John Standefer MD
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June 16, 2015
Answer: Mild Hematoma following Facelift Applying warm compresses can help speed reabsorption. I would avoid heavy lifting and intense exercise until you are fully healed. Continue with a healthy diet and limit alcohol unless your surgeon says otherwise. Follow up with your surgeon as he recommends for a complete recovery.
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June 16, 2015
Answer: Mild Hematoma following Facelift Applying warm compresses can help speed reabsorption. I would avoid heavy lifting and intense exercise until you are fully healed. Continue with a healthy diet and limit alcohol unless your surgeon says otherwise. Follow up with your surgeon as he recommends for a complete recovery.
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