I read that some patients have a compression bandage for several days and some do not. is there a difference in treatments? Like a deep plane lift does not require the compression band or is it just the surgeons choice? I have yet not had my facelift but is planning one in december.
October 9, 2015
Answer: Bandages after facelift Thank you for your question. A lot of the decisions regarding dressing and compression comes down to surgeon preference and how they were trained. It also depends on what type of surgery was performed. Some surgeons believe it compresses the tissues and helps prevent fluid collections and improves contour. Others believe that there should be no compression on the face because it might have negative effects on the skin as it tries to heal. I would recommend talking to several board certified plastic surgeons about what they do and why. As long as the compression is not too tight it probably doesn't really matter that much in the end. Good luck!
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October 9, 2015
Answer: Bandages after facelift Thank you for your question. A lot of the decisions regarding dressing and compression comes down to surgeon preference and how they were trained. It also depends on what type of surgery was performed. Some surgeons believe it compresses the tissues and helps prevent fluid collections and improves contour. Others believe that there should be no compression on the face because it might have negative effects on the skin as it tries to heal. I would recommend talking to several board certified plastic surgeons about what they do and why. As long as the compression is not too tight it probably doesn't really matter that much in the end. Good luck!
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October 7, 2015
Answer: Compression wraps After elevation on the tissues in a facelift, the space should be closed to permit healing without shifting or collection of blood or fluid in the potential space. This can be accomplished by either a suction drain or some supportive compression. Facelift procedures vary in the extent of the skin elevation, which can affect the possibility of fluid collections. Compression, elevation, ice and reduced activity are also generally believed to reduce bruising and swelling after injuries or surgery. I prefer recommend all of these and anything else that may help reduce overall recovery time. I hope this helps.
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October 7, 2015
Answer: Compression wraps After elevation on the tissues in a facelift, the space should be closed to permit healing without shifting or collection of blood or fluid in the potential space. This can be accomplished by either a suction drain or some supportive compression. Facelift procedures vary in the extent of the skin elevation, which can affect the possibility of fluid collections. Compression, elevation, ice and reduced activity are also generally believed to reduce bruising and swelling after injuries or surgery. I prefer recommend all of these and anything else that may help reduce overall recovery time. I hope this helps.
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