I have Hard areas in front of my ears running down in to my neck that my dr told me was extra folds of skin and muscle. I'm only 11 days out from surgery, theses areas make my face look funny and hurt when I eat. By the end of the day, both sides of my neck, ears and face feel like they are on fire and huge. I know it's early and I have lots of healing to go. Are these areas of skin/muscle going to "re absorb in to my body" as my surgeon said? If so, how long will this take?
Answer: Swelling and hardness after facelift Thank you for your question for sharing your concerns with us. Swelling and numbness in the tissues will return to normal as time passes by. Between the first and second week, much of your swelling and bruising will dissipate. It may take more than a month or two for your tissues to fully soften and any residual swelling to resolve. Lymphatic massage maybe an option to help clear the swelling and firmness at a faster pace. Numbness may take months to resolve and may never return to the same degree. I would make sure that you continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon during this period of time.
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Answer: Swelling and hardness after facelift Thank you for your question for sharing your concerns with us. Swelling and numbness in the tissues will return to normal as time passes by. Between the first and second week, much of your swelling and bruising will dissipate. It may take more than a month or two for your tissues to fully soften and any residual swelling to resolve. Lymphatic massage maybe an option to help clear the swelling and firmness at a faster pace. Numbness may take months to resolve and may never return to the same degree. I would make sure that you continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon during this period of time.
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December 15, 2015
Answer: 11 days post op Hello,Thank you for your question. Yes, it may be hard to believe now but the areas of swelling and firmness and discomfort will soften and resolve. You are very early post op. Follow up with your Plastic Surgeon and ensure that you are following all post op instructions.Take care
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December 15, 2015
Answer: 11 days post op Hello,Thank you for your question. Yes, it may be hard to believe now but the areas of swelling and firmness and discomfort will soften and resolve. You are very early post op. Follow up with your Plastic Surgeon and ensure that you are following all post op instructions.Take care
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December 14, 2015
Answer: Hard areas after facelift At 11 days after surgery, it is VERY normal to have areas of induration (firmness) in the face and neck. The sensations become more pronounced over the course of the day because your swelling actually increases as you move through your day. Overnight the tissues have a chance to heal and the symptoms improve. Over time, they should resolve completely. Be patient, but be sure to share all of your concerns with your surgeon. Best of luck.
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December 14, 2015
Answer: Hard areas after facelift At 11 days after surgery, it is VERY normal to have areas of induration (firmness) in the face and neck. The sensations become more pronounced over the course of the day because your swelling actually increases as you move through your day. Overnight the tissues have a chance to heal and the symptoms improve. Over time, they should resolve completely. Be patient, but be sure to share all of your concerns with your surgeon. Best of luck.
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December 11, 2015
Answer: Still Quite Early in Recovery Although it's common to feel some degree of anxiety as
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December 11, 2015
Answer: Still Quite Early in Recovery Although it's common to feel some degree of anxiety as
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December 7, 2015
Answer: Hard Areas 11 days after a Facelift 11 days is a too soon to
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December 7, 2015
Answer: Hard Areas 11 days after a Facelift 11 days is a too soon to
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