The day of the facelift I developed a hematoma. The facelift was reopened to relieve the hematoma and then sewn up a 2nd time. 3 weeks post op, the good side looks fantastic! The hematoma side has 2 large bumps and a long "string" like bump below. These exist below the cheekbone and look awful. It looks worse than photo. Thought it was a seroma but via needle aspiration little if any fluid emerged. Will these go away? When? No changes in 5 days. Very concerned. Also, vision is now very blurred.
Answer: Bumps mini facelift These bumps could be due to remnants of clots and blood from a hematoma. The straight line could be due to where a drain was removed. Alternatively this could be due to contour irregularities caused by damage to the skin where the surgeon might have quarterized operation to stop any bleeding. If this is the case it might have caused inflammation due to thermal injury. You should speak to your Doctor, as if it is the latter it might require further treatment.
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Answer: Bumps mini facelift These bumps could be due to remnants of clots and blood from a hematoma. The straight line could be due to where a drain was removed. Alternatively this could be due to contour irregularities caused by damage to the skin where the surgeon might have quarterized operation to stop any bleeding. If this is the case it might have caused inflammation due to thermal injury. You should speak to your Doctor, as if it is the latter it might require further treatment.
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September 20, 2017
Answer: Large Bumps Below Cheekbone and a Long Line After Facelift With Blepharoplasty When the skin is separated from the underlying tissues during surgery, small sensory #nerves are cut. Varying degrees of numbness will be present after surgery and will improve gradually as the nerves reconnect to the skin. This process can take from 2-6 months for face, neck and cheeks, and to 9-12 months for the forehead and scalp. Muscle weakness may also be present around the mouth especially if liposuction is used. This typically recovers fully in the months after surgery.
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September 20, 2017
Answer: Large Bumps Below Cheekbone and a Long Line After Facelift With Blepharoplasty When the skin is separated from the underlying tissues during surgery, small sensory #nerves are cut. Varying degrees of numbness will be present after surgery and will improve gradually as the nerves reconnect to the skin. This process can take from 2-6 months for face, neck and cheeks, and to 9-12 months for the forehead and scalp. Muscle weakness may also be present around the mouth especially if liposuction is used. This typically recovers fully in the months after surgery.
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September 18, 2017
Answer: Postoperative hematoma The risk of hematoma after facelift is always present. Unfortunately it delays the healing process. However, the eventual result is still good. Hang in there. You need to perform frequent massage and warm compresses. This will allow the lymphatic fluid to get out faster. Also be careful with sun exposure as any pigment underneath the skin can become very dark over time.RegardsDr. J
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September 18, 2017
Answer: Postoperative hematoma The risk of hematoma after facelift is always present. Unfortunately it delays the healing process. However, the eventual result is still good. Hang in there. You need to perform frequent massage and warm compresses. This will allow the lymphatic fluid to get out faster. Also be careful with sun exposure as any pigment underneath the skin can become very dark over time.RegardsDr. J
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September 18, 2017
Answer: I had a mini facelift and upper/lower blepharoplasty. I have large bumps below cheekbone and a long line. What is this? (Photos) Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. Unfortunately without touching your tissues it is difficult to offer advice and I would see your surgeon for an in-person examination and discussion. This may simply be swelling that resolves given additional time but more importantly your vision problems need to be evaluated. Hang in there!
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September 18, 2017
Answer: I had a mini facelift and upper/lower blepharoplasty. I have large bumps below cheekbone and a long line. What is this? (Photos) Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. Unfortunately without touching your tissues it is difficult to offer advice and I would see your surgeon for an in-person examination and discussion. This may simply be swelling that resolves given additional time but more importantly your vision problems need to be evaluated. Hang in there!
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September 19, 2017
Answer: Swelling post hematoma This will go down.I would consider heat and massage and it is all due to the hematoma so patience is important.
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September 19, 2017
Answer: Swelling post hematoma This will go down.I would consider heat and massage and it is all due to the hematoma so patience is important.
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