I had a neck and lower face lift just over 2 weeks ago. It has been extremely painful and difficult to chew on my left side. Nearly all my swelling has gone apart from the huge swelling just below my left ear and also left cheek. I am in the uk and went to Turkey for the surgery, I have sent pictures and have been told that it just takes time, but this is not right. I am eating soft foods so not to chew and even then, the swelling gets worse and feels much tighter. Help
May 30, 2012
Answer: Surgical Tourism
Your problem highlights the problem of 'surgical tourism.' The operating surgeon is no longer available to take care of you, and others will be reluctant to do so.
Why would you travel from the UK, where there are many well-qualified and skilled plastic surgeons on your doorstep to a place far from home and practically inaccessible for routine postoperative visits?
I digress. My best advice is to go back to Turkey and stay close to your surgeon so he can deal with his (and your) complication. It's only a four hour flight.
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May 30, 2012
Answer: Surgical Tourism
Your problem highlights the problem of 'surgical tourism.' The operating surgeon is no longer available to take care of you, and others will be reluctant to do so.
Why would you travel from the UK, where there are many well-qualified and skilled plastic surgeons on your doorstep to a place far from home and practically inaccessible for routine postoperative visits?
I digress. My best advice is to go back to Turkey and stay close to your surgeon so he can deal with his (and your) complication. It's only a four hour flight.
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Answer: Parotid Gland Swelling Thank you for your question. Patients may, after having a facelift surgery, experience swelling of the parotid gland which must be reduced. Generally, the use of Botox or the scopolamine patch can be used to improve the area, but must be done in the hands of an experienced surgeon to negate the possibility of infection.
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Answer: Parotid Gland Swelling Thank you for your question. Patients may, after having a facelift surgery, experience swelling of the parotid gland which must be reduced. Generally, the use of Botox or the scopolamine patch can be used to improve the area, but must be done in the hands of an experienced surgeon to negate the possibility of infection.
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