Deep scar tissue after facelift and consequent hematoma. What are my options?

March 1, 2014
Asked By:angelxoxoxo in New Jersey, NJ

6 wks post op. had a deep plane facelifet. developed hematoma symmetrically on both sides day after. Drained nearly every day. now i am left with two thick bands of sar tissue inside my cheeks affecting especially my smile ( my face puffs up if i smile). i also have bumps and dimpling on one side more noticeable when i smile where hematomas were drained. my ps is giving me steroid injections (1 so far...no much difference)ultrasound treatments, do massage and warm compresses. what about scar revision? i

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March 23, 2021

Answer: Hematoma and scar tissue

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Answer: Hematoma and scar tissue

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November 15, 2014

Answer: Swelling and Irregularities after Facelift Hematoma

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Evan Ransom, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 15, 2014

Answer: Swelling and Irregularities after Facelift Hematoma

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Evan Ransom, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 23, 2021

Answer: Six weeks is early in the healingPhase after a facelift.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 23, 2021

Answer: Six weeks is early in the healingPhase after a facelift.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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