Swelling - Ice or Heat for Fat Transfer/Bleph?

November 8, 2011
Asked By:Guacamoleandchips in New Orleans, Louisiana

I am 5 days out of an upper/lower blepharoplasty and full face fat transfer. I am very swollen in my cheeks and my eyes are black/blue and yellow. I thought the swelling would start to decrease by now, but my face is still pretty huge. Can I still do ice? Can I do a warm rice pack? Both would soothe and feel great, I think... not sure if either would harm or hurt.

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November 10, 2011

Answer: Cold, not hot, for swelling

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Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 10, 2011

Answer: Cold, not hot, for swelling

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February 6, 2015

Answer: Swelling will go away

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February 6, 2015

Answer: Swelling will go away

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December 19, 2012

Answer: Blepharoplasty Swelling

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December 19, 2012

Answer: Blepharoplasty Swelling

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September 3, 2012

Answer: Decreasing swelling after Blepharoplasty and Facial Fat Transfer

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 3, 2012

Answer: Decreasing swelling after Blepharoplasty and Facial Fat Transfer

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 10, 2011

Answer: Great question for your surgeon.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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November 10, 2011

Answer: Great question for your surgeon.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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