I had a face lift 7 weeks ago. I massage the lumps in my cheeks and face and cause myself pain at the attach sites of my internal sutures. Is this normal? Could my sutures be damaging my soft tissue surrounding the sutures
Answer: Post-op massage Patients may often experience residual discomfort when performing scar massage at your stage of healing. The small lumps that you are feeling are common at the site of the SMAS plication or resection (the step during facelift surgery which lifts the superficial facial muscles). It is unlikely that the sutures are damaging your soft tissues. The discomfort is most often related to recent surgery and immature healing. Massage may promote scar remodelling as your scars soften and become less sensitive.Best,Stephanie Power MD, MSc, FRCSC
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Post-op massage Patients may often experience residual discomfort when performing scar massage at your stage of healing. The small lumps that you are feeling are common at the site of the SMAS plication or resection (the step during facelift surgery which lifts the superficial facial muscles). It is unlikely that the sutures are damaging your soft tissues. The discomfort is most often related to recent surgery and immature healing. Massage may promote scar remodelling as your scars soften and become less sensitive.Best,Stephanie Power MD, MSc, FRCSC
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Deep Sutures, Residual Tenderness Sutures made deep within the face, such
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April 11, 2016
Answer: Massage can cause pain in the healing wound after a facelift. Massage of an area that is actively healing can release histamine and cause more swelling and therefore more pain. Best to leave the healing area alone.
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Answer: Massage can cause pain in the healing wound after a facelift. Massage of an area that is actively healing can release histamine and cause more swelling and therefore more pain. Best to leave the healing area alone.
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March 7, 2016
Answer: Pain on facial massage It is not uncommon that a person can feel the internal sutures used in a facelift. This is why I prefer stitches that will dissolve after several months. These internal sutures hold the deeper layers together which elevate the facial structures without relying on pulling the skin overly tight. The fact that you still have pain at these areas means that in your case, the inflammation is lasting a bit longer than usual, but it is nothing to get worried about. In some patients inflammation takes several weeks longer to slowly fade away, but it should. Continue doing your massage, and this will help stretch the scar around the sutures and dissipate some of the inflammatory fluid causing the pain. It is unlikely that the sutures are causing any damage, so just give it time, massage, and keep in close contact with your plastic surgeon.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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Answer: Pain on facial massage It is not uncommon that a person can feel the internal sutures used in a facelift. This is why I prefer stitches that will dissolve after several months. These internal sutures hold the deeper layers together which elevate the facial structures without relying on pulling the skin overly tight. The fact that you still have pain at these areas means that in your case, the inflammation is lasting a bit longer than usual, but it is nothing to get worried about. In some patients inflammation takes several weeks longer to slowly fade away, but it should. Continue doing your massage, and this will help stretch the scar around the sutures and dissipate some of the inflammatory fluid causing the pain. It is unlikely that the sutures are causing any damage, so just give it time, massage, and keep in close contact with your plastic surgeon.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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March 6, 2016
Answer: Massage after a facelift Good question. I firmly believe in interacting with your healing tissues to speed up the healing process. Massaging the areas after a facelift is a great idea. It is also important for you to feel the feedback your body is giving you. When you massage use the best moisturizer you have and start softly. Massage to the point that you feel a tiny bit of discomfort and no more. Just like when you get a massage and they ask you is this too uncomfortable or is this just right. Have fun helping your body heal and get the results you are looking for.Do not try to get rid of the lumps overnight. Massage slowly and watch for progressive improvement. Pamper yourself or have someone else pamper you face. Enjoy the process. Enjoy the results.
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Answer: Massage after a facelift Good question. I firmly believe in interacting with your healing tissues to speed up the healing process. Massaging the areas after a facelift is a great idea. It is also important for you to feel the feedback your body is giving you. When you massage use the best moisturizer you have and start softly. Massage to the point that you feel a tiny bit of discomfort and no more. Just like when you get a massage and they ask you is this too uncomfortable or is this just right. Have fun helping your body heal and get the results you are looking for.Do not try to get rid of the lumps overnight. Massage slowly and watch for progressive improvement. Pamper yourself or have someone else pamper you face. Enjoy the process. Enjoy the results.
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March 4, 2016
Answer: Lymphatic Drainage It is not uncommon for you to still be experiencing swelling at the 7 week mark. I would recommend you try some Lymphatic Drainage. This type of massage works on the lymphatic system which will help get rid of the swelling and also helps with any bruising. I do not believe the internal sutures are damaging your soft tissue.
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Answer: Lymphatic Drainage It is not uncommon for you to still be experiencing swelling at the 7 week mark. I would recommend you try some Lymphatic Drainage. This type of massage works on the lymphatic system which will help get rid of the swelling and also helps with any bruising. I do not believe the internal sutures are damaging your soft tissue.
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