2 months post op. i had hematoma. it was drained. left scar tissue which i am treating w kenalog, warm compresses, massage, ultrasound. When i smile, my cheeks look like two big meatballs and lumpy. i am afraid i have no fat left there andcmay be you can see the underneath structures? i also have a semiliquid or semifirm lump on the cheek where the hematoma was drained and my dr says it is fat. how do i treat an egg sized fat pad on my cheek? i saw another dr. he said i cnt find out what it is
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May 29, 2014
Answer: Lumpiness after a hematoma after a facelift takes time.
There seems to be a lot of questions on this website about tightness even years after facelift. I really have not seen this in my own patients and wonder what might be going on. Do you have any foreign material in your face as part of your previous facelift?
Having a spinal fusion procedure does not preclude you from having facial cosmetic surgery. I would make sure that the surgical team is aware of your surgical history and take the appropriate steps to keep you as comfortable as possible. You may also have soreness and stiffness after surgery.
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