Swelling/numbness has accumulated mostly alongside stitches & jawline & although the swelling is even on both sides the swelling feels dense, thick and kind of hard-ish. Is this normal? Also, I have these slight dents under my cheek bones that I believe is caused by a combination of wearing compression @ night & where majority of swelling begins. Is this normal? I have good things to report about my recovery: bruising is gone. symmetry is good. No pain. & an indication of results to expect.thx
Answer: Swelling after facelift Thank you for your question for sharing your concerns with us. Swelling, firmness 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 usually is that last to resolve as your nerves take longer to recover. I would make sure that you continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon during this period of time.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Swelling after facelift Thank you for your question for sharing your concerns with us. Swelling, firmness 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 usually is that last to resolve as your nerves take longer to recover. I would make sure that you continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon during this period of time.
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Answer: SMAS Facelift Swelling and Numbness Swelling and numbness after a SMAS lift can last for several weeks. Many surgeons will do facial fat injections at the same time, so the swelling can be more dramatic and take longer to resolve. By 3-4 weeks, you should expect most of the swelling to resolve. Being just 2 weeks post-op, swelling and numbness are common. Numbness can last for several months. Some contour irregularities are common, but usually resolve with time. Good luck.
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Answer: SMAS Facelift Swelling and Numbness Swelling and numbness after a SMAS lift can last for several weeks. Many surgeons will do facial fat injections at the same time, so the swelling can be more dramatic and take longer to resolve. By 3-4 weeks, you should expect most of the swelling to resolve. Being just 2 weeks post-op, swelling and numbness are common. Numbness can last for several months. Some contour irregularities are common, but usually resolve with time. Good luck.
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January 18, 2014
Answer: SMAS facelift 2 weeks and 3 days ago. Swelling Normal? Hard to say anything without photos. You are too early to make any statements about long term results. There will be swelling, and some contour irregularities. One has to also look for fluid accumulation, etc. Best to inform your surgeon about your concerns. Together you will make a plan to get through the post operative course.
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Answer: SMAS facelift 2 weeks and 3 days ago. Swelling Normal? Hard to say anything without photos. You are too early to make any statements about long term results. There will be swelling, and some contour irregularities. One has to also look for fluid accumulation, etc. Best to inform your surgeon about your concerns. Together you will make a plan to get through the post operative course.
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May 4, 2013
Answer: Normal facelift recovery
It's seems that your recovery is normal. There is always some swelling and bruising. Some experience more than others. There is always some temporary numbness especially around the ears and under the chin if a platysmaplasty was performed. I find that it takes about 3 months before it really isn't noticeable. Firmness of the skin around the ears takes about 3-6 months to soften but it's typically not noticeable after 2-4 wks post operation. Compression is usually only needed for less than a week.
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Answer: Normal facelift recovery
It's seems that your recovery is normal. There is always some swelling and bruising. Some experience more than others. There is always some temporary numbness especially around the ears and under the chin if a platysmaplasty was performed. I find that it takes about 3 months before it really isn't noticeable. Firmness of the skin around the ears takes about 3-6 months to soften but it's typically not noticeable after 2-4 wks post operation. Compression is usually only needed for less than a week.
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March 28, 2013
Answer: Swelling and Numbness 2 Weeks after SMAS facelift
It sounds as though the results are quite good from your description, and numbness and swelling early can be quite normal. Pictures would be helpful, but dents and depressions tend to even out with the swollen areas, particularly if you are wearing compression that covers part of the area and not the other part. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Answer: Swelling and Numbness 2 Weeks after SMAS facelift
It sounds as though the results are quite good from your description, and numbness and swelling early can be quite normal. Pictures would be helpful, but dents and depressions tend to even out with the swollen areas, particularly if you are wearing compression that covers part of the area and not the other part. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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