Hi, I had surgery abroad so have no follow up. I've got itchy skin around the right hand ear and I've noticed its very red and spreading. I've drawn a black line to check if its spreading below, and it is slowly. Could it just be a reaction to daily dose of betadine, as I used to get eczma in this area. Your help is much appreciated. This is the down side or going for surgery abroad I hadn't considered.
Answer: Skin necrosis after facelift surgery This looks like an area of skin that has a compromised blood supply, However, in this area behind the ear in the long term it should heal quite well. This shows the problems with travelling abroad for surgery since you have no follow up care when you return to the UK. I would contact your GP to refer you to a Plastic Surgeon. Or you could look in the BAAPS register of surgeons for someone local to you. Unfortunately, the NHS is unlikely to be able to help in such situations where a complication has resulted from cosmetic surgery.
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Answer: Skin necrosis after facelift surgery This looks like an area of skin that has a compromised blood supply, However, in this area behind the ear in the long term it should heal quite well. This shows the problems with travelling abroad for surgery since you have no follow up care when you return to the UK. I would contact your GP to refer you to a Plastic Surgeon. Or you could look in the BAAPS register of surgeons for someone local to you. Unfortunately, the NHS is unlikely to be able to help in such situations where a complication has resulted from cosmetic surgery.
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Answer: Have I got necrosis or infection after a facelift after 11 days? Based on the photo, you don't seem to be showing any signs of an infection. This may be a local tissue necrosis due to compromised blood supply. IT will be best to schedule an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for an in-person examination and a detailed discussion of post op care.
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Answer: Have I got necrosis or infection after a facelift after 11 days? Based on the photo, you don't seem to be showing any signs of an infection. This may be a local tissue necrosis due to compromised blood supply. IT will be best to schedule an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for an in-person examination and a detailed discussion of post op care.
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December 6, 2017
Answer: Likely necrosis Hi, sorry to hear about your predicament ! It is likely that the skin flap will necrose but it isn't the end of the world !
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December 6, 2017
Answer: Likely necrosis Hi, sorry to hear about your predicament ! It is likely that the skin flap will necrose but it isn't the end of the world !
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December 3, 2017
Answer: Don't wait. Get into your GP Sorry to hear and see your predicament. In the UK, your care may be expedited by consulting with your GP who can at least start you on a course of antibiotics to limit the redness, which you report is extending past the black border. Rely on them to refer you to a PS, who is more qualified to "nurse" you through the wound healing aspects. In the mean time, don't scratch (to avoid innoculating superficial skin bacteria into the wound), limit the application of Betadine, take your temperature, monitor for purulent drainage and push on. Good luck.
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December 3, 2017
Answer: Don't wait. Get into your GP Sorry to hear and see your predicament. In the UK, your care may be expedited by consulting with your GP who can at least start you on a course of antibiotics to limit the redness, which you report is extending past the black border. Rely on them to refer you to a PS, who is more qualified to "nurse" you through the wound healing aspects. In the mean time, don't scratch (to avoid innoculating superficial skin bacteria into the wound), limit the application of Betadine, take your temperature, monitor for purulent drainage and push on. Good luck.
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December 4, 2017
Answer: Follow up is crucial Hello,
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December 4, 2017
Answer: Follow up is crucial Hello,
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