What Does Swelling On The Temporal Area After Face Lift Procedure Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 13 Apr 2017

Question: 9 days postop face lift. big mistake, wasn't given any instructions to my husband and I was out of it. but swelling on temporal area and down is jaw is painful, no discoloration. Is it a hematoma and will it go away. I went to a surgy center and no doctor will see me second opinion. Can i use arnica cream and as well as the pills and what else can I do.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It could be due to edema.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Swelling after surgery could be due to post operative edema.It will come down gradually.I prescribe Tablet containing TRYPSIN ,CHYMOTRYPSIN to my patients with similar complaints for speedy regression.
Next possibilty is HAEMATOMA.It will be diagnosed by clinical examination and Ultrasound .If collection is less,it gets resolved gradually.If the collection is more,it has to be drained.
Hope i answered your qyery.If you have any questions,i will clarify further.
Wish you good health and speedy recovery.
Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (14 hours later)

can i buy the medication over the counter? How much and are there any harmful effects. Answer was most helpful. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can wait.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
If the swelling is decreasing in size,there is no need of Trypsin chymotrypsin combination.I don't think it is available OTC. Side effects include Hypersensitive reaction and corneal edema. When there are more benefits than side effects,i prefer this medicine.
You can take simple Anti inflammatory tablet ACECLOFENAC 100mg twice daily after food.
Wish you speedy recovery.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (24 hours later)

skin looks a little discolored today, had the head wrap to tight I think, very slow improvement. How do I know if skin is compromised? I was told no nsaids due to increasing bleeding,

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Colour change might be due to tight dressing.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Discoloration might be due to tight wrapping.
Skin will become BLACK if there is no blood flow to it.
Please attach the previous and latest pics if you have no objection.I can clarify much better.
Wish you speedy recovery.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad