5 weeks after facelift, brow lift and upper and lower eye surgery. It seems today my swelling is worse than yesterday around eyes and ears (lymph glands) I have been getting in my salt water pool every day for up to hour. Could my body be absorbing this salt causing worsened swelling?
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October 9, 2013
Answer: Could salt water pool affect swelling after facelift?
Losing 10 to 15 pounds probably won't cause a noticeable difference but if you were to lose 20 pounds or more you could end up with loose skin as the volume decreases. Facial fillers or fat transfers could be done to restore volume. Good Luck!
Hair trapped through an incision and extending under the skin will allow bacteria to irritate the skin in this area - so make sure your surgeon is aware of this. Even if you did nothing, the hair will eventually be broken down, will dissolve and either be expelled or dissolve and release...
Cool compresses with elevation of your head on pillows can be beneficial initially, followed by pressure. Lymphatic drainage massage has also been helpful. It's also important for patients not to be too active and to allow time for the swelling to resolve. The major swelling should fade after a...