Forehead Indentation after wearing hat 4 weeks post brow lift. Any suggestions? (photos)

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I am 4 wks post lower FL, upper bleph, and endo brow lift. Yesterday, I was working outside for several hours wearing a big SPF 50 hat. It was hot. After taking off my hat, I had an indentation from the brim. It was still there last night after 5-6 hrs, and I thought it was swelling from the heat, and it would be gone this AM. It is not. It is slightly better, but you can still see an indent. Did I mess something up, or is this just swelling? My entire face seems more swollen today.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.
Best wishes,

Fernando Colon, MD · Answer

Dear KLCIf the indentation is consistent with the areawhere the hat ring was laying in your forehead,then it is probably swelling related and shouldimprove by itself. If it persists have you surgeonevaluate it during your next visit.Best wishes

Kamran Khoobehi, MD · Answer

This is temporary and is due to the swelling. You should be fine in 24 hrs. The hat compression has caused this and will be ok.

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