I had a facelift and neck lift 2 weeks ago. The swelling is getting worse now. Feeling like ice on my face, worse on left side, numb, dull pain and uncomfortable tightness. What concerns me is that it's getting worse not better. Surgeon says it's all fine but I was out of town patient and he hasn't examined me. Right ear red and inflamed. I'm very very worried.
Answer: Face Lift and Recovery Hi!Thank you for your question. It is normal to have swelling after the facelift surgery. This swelling can increase after some certain situations like increased humidity and temperature to increased activity. You may also experience a change in swelling after sleeping. If the redness, pain, and swelling is increasing on a regular and constant basis that may be concerning. I would recommend contacting with your plastic surgeon about your concerns. Best wishes
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Answer: Face Lift and Recovery Hi!Thank you for your question. It is normal to have swelling after the facelift surgery. This swelling can increase after some certain situations like increased humidity and temperature to increased activity. You may also experience a change in swelling after sleeping. If the redness, pain, and swelling is increasing on a regular and constant basis that may be concerning. I would recommend contacting with your plastic surgeon about your concerns. Best wishes
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Answer: Send Photos to Your Surgeon A photograph would be very helpful. For patients who live at a distance, I've found that examining transmitted cell phone pictures by text or email will help your surgeon tell you how much swelling is normal and whether there is anything worrisome. Generally, swelling should be gradually improving rather than getting worse, and the red ear at 2 weeks is not normal. I would definitely send photographs for evaluation — and if necessary, visit your surgeon in person.
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Answer: Send Photos to Your Surgeon A photograph would be very helpful. For patients who live at a distance, I've found that examining transmitted cell phone pictures by text or email will help your surgeon tell you how much swelling is normal and whether there is anything worrisome. Generally, swelling should be gradually improving rather than getting worse, and the red ear at 2 weeks is not normal. I would definitely send photographs for evaluation — and if necessary, visit your surgeon in person.
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May 23, 2016
Answer: See a Local Surgeon in Person Although a substantial amount of
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April 6, 2016
Answer: There are certain cases where swelling may get worse, but it’s not the norm. While swelling can last longer than two weeks, generally patients do begin to see some improvement rather than worsening at that point. There are certain cases where swelling may get worse, but it’s not the norm. If your surgeon can’t examine you, I would recommend visiting a local surgeon to be examined and see what’s going on. Make sure you visit a board-certified facial plastic surgeon for an expert opinion.
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April 6, 2016
Answer: There are certain cases where swelling may get worse, but it’s not the norm. While swelling can last longer than two weeks, generally patients do begin to see some improvement rather than worsening at that point. There are certain cases where swelling may get worse, but it’s not the norm. If your surgeon can’t examine you, I would recommend visiting a local surgeon to be examined and see what’s going on. Make sure you visit a board-certified facial plastic surgeon for an expert opinion.
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