What Can Be Done to Reduce Swelling and Lumps After Lower Facelift and Platysmaplasty?

December 19, 2010
Asked By:Danielle1231 in California

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.

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