bruising from cosmetic surgery - Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery Message Board

redblue47 · 01-04-2008, 05:28 PM

had a mini face lift and neck lift in sept and developed a severe bruse on left cheek, is still there somewhat after 4 mos, also had upper and lower eye lift and I am concered about the scar lines on the upper eyes. any help in these concerns or anyone else have these things happen to them. How to get rid of the bruise and the scar lines. also still a little swollen on the left side of neck and face. the right side is looking good, scared the left will never heal right!

Mamasan2007 · 01-04-2008, 07:47 PM

Well, I can address the scars on your eye lids, but not the face lift as I have never had one.

The scars on your eye lids will fade, and turn into a very fine white line that blend in with all the lines in your eyes. This can take a year or so-
Try to be patient.... I know its hard

it will all but disappear!

I would go back to the doctor and ask why your face is still swollen, sometimes there are things they can do to help that along.
Such a lymphatic drainage, a type of massage.
Good luck

refsmom · 01-07-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by redblue47

had a mini face lift and neck lift in sept and developed a severe bruse on left cheek, is still there somewhat after 4 mos, also had upper and lower eye lift and I am concered about the scar lines on the upper eyes. any help in these concerns or anyone else have these things happen to them. How to get rid of the bruise and the scar lines. also still a little swollen on the left side of neck and face. the right side is looking good, scared the left will never heal right!

please anyone out there with long term bruising, if so what did u do for it! Have tried everything, arnica gel, pills now on a $140 tube of Triluma to bleach the color from it, not working though. So worried about, going on 4 months now.

Linda_in_NJ · 01-07-2008, 02:52 PM

refsmon, I am going through the same thing as you right now. The only difference is my surgery was 1 month ago. I had lipo and a mini face lift, (jawline and neck area) and I still have horrible bruising. Are you fairskinned like me? I was thinking that could be the reason. But I am also still swollen and sometimes sore. My son is getting married in 6 months and all I can think about is this bruising will still be here.

Believe me I will flip out. I have been back to work and only work with a few people and the others didn't notice it or if they did they didn't say anything. I also have short hair so I cannot cover it up with any hair. I will certainly keep you informed and if you happen to come across something, please let me know.
Good luck to us.

refsmom · 01-07-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Linda_in_NJ

refsmon, I am going through the same thing as you right now. The only difference is my surgery was 1 month ago. I had lipo and a mini face lift, (jawline and neck area) and I still have horrible bruising. Are you fairskinned like me? I was thinking that could be the reason. But I am also still swollen and sometimes sore. My son is getting married in 6 months and all I can think about is this bruising will still be here.

Believe me I will flip out. I have been back to work and only work with a few people and the others didn't notice it or if they did they didn't say anything. I also have short hair so I cannot cover it up with any hair. I will certainly keep you informed and if you happen to come across something, please let me know.
Good luck to us.

Linda in NJ, thank u for posting it makes me feel a little bit better, but I am now into the 4th month of healing. The bruise is now my biggest concern. I am also very tight feeling still and have numbness in cheeks and neck, still have trouble turning head all the way side to side. The doc says this is normal and will get better, I watch to much tv (Dr. 90210, extreme makeover) and they seem to get better much faster. Did u wear or are u wearing a support garment on the face neck area, like a band, I did but not until 2 mos into healing, because the doc thought it would help with the swelling, I have stopped wearing it because at this point I don't think it's doing anything but causing me to sleep bad. anyway see doc in 3 weeks for post app I think he's concerned about the bruise but won't say anything, he doesn't know why its still there. I can't stand it!