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Is Swelling Of Eyes And Lump Formation On Cheeks Due To A Fall Permanent?

I had a fall two weeks ago and did serious damage to my eys it was swollen shut for a few days .now the swelling is gone but is still black in areas .I am more concerned about the large lump directly above my chekbone that hasnt changed what so ever since the mishap . Is this permanent ?
Mon, 24 Feb 2014
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Swelling was due hematoma. Itis subsiding, it will go completly but will take time. Now that lid is open, check the vision. If vision is normal then nothing to worrey. You can apply thrombophob ontment over swlling. Donot rub just apply over swelling.It will subside completly.
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Is Swelling Of Eyes And Lump Formation On Cheeks Due To A Fall Permanent?

Swelling was due hematoma. Itis subsiding, it will go completly but will take time. Now that lid is open, check the vision. If vision is normal then nothing to worrey. You can apply thrombophob ontment over swlling. Donot rub just apply over swelling.It will subside completly.