I had a lower facelift and platysmaplasy 9 weeks ago and still have swelling,numbness and lumps. Can I use ice and heat alternately? Can is use Bromelain and Arnica again to help? Is there something else I can do or take? Thank you for any advice that will help.
October 22, 2018
Answer: Reduce Swelling, Lumps and Numbness: Are they Expected in Facelifts? They will help, just to reduce the symptoms of bruising and swelling. Best of course is to rest and keep your blood pressure low. However, 9 weeks is enough for the bruising and swelling to go away. Lumps can be the result of fat grafting or stitches. A little massage on them may help them get smoother. Numbness on the other hand could be temporary or permanent. I advice you taking good supplements of group B vitamin and don't smoke if you do.
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October 22, 2018
Answer: Reduce Swelling, Lumps and Numbness: Are they Expected in Facelifts? They will help, just to reduce the symptoms of bruising and swelling. Best of course is to rest and keep your blood pressure low. However, 9 weeks is enough for the bruising and swelling to go away. Lumps can be the result of fat grafting or stitches. A little massage on them may help them get smoother. Numbness on the other hand could be temporary or permanent. I advice you taking good supplements of group B vitamin and don't smoke if you do.
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December 10, 2018
Answer: Swelling and lumps after lower facelift Swelling and lumpiness after a lower facelift often simply takes time. Gentle massage can be helpful, but the recovery process can sometimes be long and slow. Numbness also contributes to this issue as the numbness makes the patient feel uncomfortable and abnormal, even if the outward appearance is good. For the most part, recovery just takes time for things to settle down completely, but be sure to discuss any postoperative concerns with your surgeon.
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December 10, 2018
Answer: Swelling and lumps after lower facelift Swelling and lumpiness after a lower facelift often simply takes time. Gentle massage can be helpful, but the recovery process can sometimes be long and slow. Numbness also contributes to this issue as the numbness makes the patient feel uncomfortable and abnormal, even if the outward appearance is good. For the most part, recovery just takes time for things to settle down completely, but be sure to discuss any postoperative concerns with your surgeon.
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November 7, 2017
Answer: Swelling numbness and lumps after lower facelift Swelling, numbness and lumpiness can all be part of the expected post operative recovery after a lower facelift and platysmaplasty. Arnica is helpful in the first week or to to speed up the resolution of initial bruising and swelling. After several weeks, residual swelling can be a result of disruption of the blood and lymphatic systems after surgery and should subside with time. If you notice redness or pain, though, you should see your doctor as there could be an infection. Numbness is normal and it can take a few weeks to months for the nerve endings to grow back. This numbness in many cases is a blessing after surgery because it means there is little pain in the initial recovery. Lumpiness can also be part of the normal expected recovery, gentle massage can help speed the recovery from this. Some doctors may inject small amounts of steroid solution to speed up the resolution of swelling or lumpiness.
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November 7, 2017
Answer: Swelling numbness and lumps after lower facelift Swelling, numbness and lumpiness can all be part of the expected post operative recovery after a lower facelift and platysmaplasty. Arnica is helpful in the first week or to to speed up the resolution of initial bruising and swelling. After several weeks, residual swelling can be a result of disruption of the blood and lymphatic systems after surgery and should subside with time. If you notice redness or pain, though, you should see your doctor as there could be an infection. Numbness is normal and it can take a few weeks to months for the nerve endings to grow back. This numbness in many cases is a blessing after surgery because it means there is little pain in the initial recovery. Lumpiness can also be part of the normal expected recovery, gentle massage can help speed the recovery from this. Some doctors may inject small amounts of steroid solution to speed up the resolution of swelling or lumpiness.
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