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Is There Anything else to Do at Home for Possible Hematomas, Besides Massaging?

Ginger12
I had a facelift 4 weeks ago and have a couple of lumps in the cheek area. Still have bruising, possible hematoma and both sides of my face, close to my ears feels very firm, thick, numb and I can see a somewhat line close to my jaw line. Doctor says it is bruising and did use a needle in a few areas to see if he could get fluid out but without success. Doctor said to keep massaging and I go back to the doctor in 1 month. How much should I massage daily and how much pressure should I use??

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