Signs of Complications in Facial Surgery Recovery
Experiencing serious complications are low when you get facial plastic surgery from a board certified plastic surgeon. While most patients experience a smooth recovery, it’s important to know the warning signs if something goes wrong after surgery. During your consultation, your facial plastic surgeon will walk you through the recovery process and what you can expect post-op. They will also discuss these signs of complications in facial surgery recover that you should look out for:
Infection
Infection is one of the most common complications you should be aware of after surgery. By following your surgeon’s treatment plan, it should be unlikely that you experience any infections. There are some important signs to be mindful of when you are recovering. Redness and swelling around the incision sites is to be expected. It may even hurt to the touch for a few days. Increasing redness, hot areas, foul smells, and puss, however, are not normal. If you begin to experience these symptoms, or start to run a fever, contact your surgeon or another health care provider immediately.
Poor Healing
Healing times vary depending on which facial plastic surgery you receive. You may feel impatient after a few weeks if you still aren’t looking or feeling one-hundred percent. The real cause for concern is if you begin to notice poor healing. This may look like off and on bleeding, raised scars forming, blisters, or even necrosis (skin death). While necrosis is extremely rare, it is important to notify a professional as soon as you notice any odd healing patterns.
Persistent Pain
Soreness, numbness, and swelling is common in the few days to weeks after surgery, but they should steadily decrease with time. If you notice abnormal swelling or bruising that is accompanied by intense pain, something may be wrong. Be sure you are taking your medication and staying in contact with your doctor. When in doubt, it is always better to be overly cautious than to put yourself at risk.
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