Sara5678
02-08-2008, 10:03 PM
Nine days ago I had a mini facelift. All is going quite well, with one exception. The area in front of one of my ears is quite red. After the follow-up visit today, I was told a blister was forming and that I should keep the area clean, keep my hair away from it and not to be concerned if it breaks (which it probably will) and will then fall off. I was told this sometimes happens, especially with smokers and not to hesitate to call the office for any concerns. (I do not smoke.)
Well, naturally I am scared. The other ear area is fine and mostly healed. I have another follow-up appointment next week.
Has anyone had this happen to them or can anyone give me some advice? Thanks SO much.
Well, naturally I am scared. The other ear area is fine and mostly healed. I have another follow-up appointment next week.
Has anyone had this happen to them or can anyone give me some advice? Thanks SO much.
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Mamasan2007
02-09-2008, 04:50 AM
I think it will be fine, the doctor/nurse did not seem alarmed right?
Many strange things can happen when your healing, you just have to not go to the worst place, until the doctor tell you there's a problem.
With that said, just watch it closely and see if it looks infected etc..
Many strange things can happen when your healing, you just have to not go to the worst place, until the doctor tell you there's a problem.
With that said, just watch it closely and see if it looks infected etc..
Sara5678
02-09-2008, 07:46 AM
I think it will be fine, the doctor/nurse did not seem alarmed right?
Many strange things can happen when your healing, you just have to not go to the worst place, until the doctor tell you there's a problem.
With that said, just watch it closely and see if it looks infected etc..
Mamasan,
Thank you SO much for the reply. No, the doctor/nurses did not seem alarmed. I have been a "nervous Nellie" just waiting for something strange to happen. I keep thinking maybe I should be on an antibiotic, but right after the surgery the PS said there was antibiotic in the IV.
Thanks, again. This Board sure is a wonderful place.
Many strange things can happen when your healing, you just have to not go to the worst place, until the doctor tell you there's a problem.
With that said, just watch it closely and see if it looks infected etc..
Mamasan,
Thank you SO much for the reply. No, the doctor/nurses did not seem alarmed. I have been a "nervous Nellie" just waiting for something strange to happen. I keep thinking maybe I should be on an antibiotic, but right after the surgery the PS said there was antibiotic in the IV.
Thanks, again. This Board sure is a wonderful place.
Mamasan2007
02-10-2008, 04:38 AM
Your very welcome:) I hope that you are healing up now!
Linda_in_NJ
02-10-2008, 12:53 PM
I had a mini face lift 2 months ago and am still healing. I did have blister like lumps in back of my left ear and it did burst expelling some blood and mostly fluid. My doctor told me not to worry about it. I am healing fine now.
Good luck, Linda
Good luck, Linda
Sara5678
03-10-2008, 11:15 PM
Linda,
Thanks for sharing your experience. The blister did heal and it just took time. I am now 6 weeks post op for the MACS facelift and chin augmentation. It looks pretty good. Just some swelling still. Every day I just seem to be a little less swollen. How does your face look now?
Sara
Thanks for sharing your experience. The blister did heal and it just took time. I am now 6 weeks post op for the MACS facelift and chin augmentation. It looks pretty good. Just some swelling still. Every day I just seem to be a little less swollen. How does your face look now?
Sara