It has been 3 weeks since I had facelift as part of removing the cyst on my face. I experienced severe hematoma after the surgery, but it seems that everything is healing as expected. I'm concerned about the bruises, since they still look very dark in some areas. The swelling on my cheek and jaw still a bit noticeable and feel so tense. Should I be alarmed? what can I do to better the situation? Thank you for your answer.
November 19, 2020
Answer: Facelift Recovery That’s a great question! Swelling and bruising follow a general pattern but the timeline varies a lot between patients. Usually bruises ‘blossom’ over the first 2-3 days and swelling increase, too. By 6-7 days, when you are getting stitches out, you are already looking better and many patients start wearing cover-up makeup. Glasses, even non-prescription versions like blue-light glasses, can help to hide bruises and swelling around your eyes, especially if you also had a blepharoplasty. Most facelift patients are ‘restaurant ready’ by 2-3 weeks, which means with make-up on and under not-too-bright lighting. Milder swelling can go up and down, depending on the day, for a couple of months but doesn’t usually interfere with daily activities after the first 2-3 weeks.As always, I advise patients to choose a board-certified plastic surgeon experienced in facial surgery and find someone you connect with and trust. Good Luck!
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November 19, 2020
Answer: Facelift Recovery That’s a great question! Swelling and bruising follow a general pattern but the timeline varies a lot between patients. Usually bruises ‘blossom’ over the first 2-3 days and swelling increase, too. By 6-7 days, when you are getting stitches out, you are already looking better and many patients start wearing cover-up makeup. Glasses, even non-prescription versions like blue-light glasses, can help to hide bruises and swelling around your eyes, especially if you also had a blepharoplasty. Most facelift patients are ‘restaurant ready’ by 2-3 weeks, which means with make-up on and under not-too-bright lighting. Milder swelling can go up and down, depending on the day, for a couple of months but doesn’t usually interfere with daily activities after the first 2-3 weeks.As always, I advise patients to choose a board-certified plastic surgeon experienced in facial surgery and find someone you connect with and trust. Good Luck!
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April 17, 2020
Answer: Dark bruises after surgery Although dark bruises can be entirely normal after surgery or trauma, they do warrant an early review with your surgeon. This is to make sure that there is no significant collection of blood under the skin which can become problematic either through infection or the tension that it creates in the skin flaps.Reducing them happens naturally although some people feel arnica may help either as cream or tablets.
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April 17, 2020
Answer: Dark bruises after surgery Although dark bruises can be entirely normal after surgery or trauma, they do warrant an early review with your surgeon. This is to make sure that there is no significant collection of blood under the skin which can become problematic either through infection or the tension that it creates in the skin flaps.Reducing them happens naturally although some people feel arnica may help either as cream or tablets.
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January 15, 2020
Answer: Swelling and Bruising post surgery There will be some bruising and swelling which varies between individual patients. When meticulous surgical technique is used this is usually mild and short lasting. Medications can be provided before and after surgery to reduce both swelling and bruising. Most patients report that, contrary to what they expected, discomfort or pain are less than they expected. There can be a feeling of tightness in the neck or face which resolves after a few weeks
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January 15, 2020
Answer: Swelling and Bruising post surgery There will be some bruising and swelling which varies between individual patients. When meticulous surgical technique is used this is usually mild and short lasting. Medications can be provided before and after surgery to reduce both swelling and bruising. Most patients report that, contrary to what they expected, discomfort or pain are less than they expected. There can be a feeling of tightness in the neck or face which resolves after a few weeks
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