Hematoma occurred later in day. Re-operated on, with extensive cauterization on cheek & neck. Hematoma originated in neck. Then re-sewn. Still have AWFUL looking bumps/long line that are firm yet slighlty soft. Originally thought to be seroma but no fluid emerged after aspiration. Then told it was the muscle from being pulled tight. 2nd in person opinion stated due to cauterization and said DONT TOUCH, and will go away after 3 months. Online doctors said to massage. WORRIED! Will it go? When?
September 28, 2017
Answer: Bumps on the cheek after a facelift Do not WORRY! It will go away. This kind of bums sometimes appear after a facelift (even without hematoma) and are related to localized post surgical edema. The bums and the line will be softening and going away with time. Sometimes doctors recommend ultrasound treatments or a small injection of Kenalog to make the area heal faster. Ask your surgeon for his recommendations.Best wishes!Dr. Konstantin
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September 28, 2017
Answer: Bumps on the cheek after a facelift Do not WORRY! It will go away. This kind of bums sometimes appear after a facelift (even without hematoma) and are related to localized post surgical edema. The bums and the line will be softening and going away with time. Sometimes doctors recommend ultrasound treatments or a small injection of Kenalog to make the area heal faster. Ask your surgeon for his recommendations.Best wishes!Dr. Konstantin
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September 28, 2017
Answer: Post-facelift haematoma and residual problems Many thanks for posting your photos and experience - sorry to hear that you are going through such challenging timesUnfortunately, time is the key here - and this is something you cannot hurry. Personally I tend to recommend massage, but it is difficult to give you any personal advice having not seen you in person. I would recommend continuing to regularly see your plastic surgeon for their advice and input.Good luck
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September 28, 2017
Answer: Post-facelift haematoma and residual problems Many thanks for posting your photos and experience - sorry to hear that you are going through such challenging timesUnfortunately, time is the key here - and this is something you cannot hurry. Personally I tend to recommend massage, but it is difficult to give you any personal advice having not seen you in person. I would recommend continuing to regularly see your plastic surgeon for their advice and input.Good luck
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