One of the most common phenomena after surgery is swelling. Swelling after facial surgery becomes very noticeable, which leads to a deterioration in the patient’s appearance, mood and well-being.
If edema is neglected, further complications are possible, so it is better to get rid of such a problem in a timely and correct manner, otherwise serious consequences may arise.
Swelling after surgery on the face can occur as a result of even minor surgery. If the integrity of the tissue is compromised, in most cases swelling will certainly appear.
Edema can be considered the body's response to tissue damage. This phenomenon represents a certain amount of fluid that has accumulated in the tissues.
After surgery, an accumulation of lymph appears in a certain area of the face in the area of damaged tissue. Such accumulations, in turn, appear due to the increased work of the immune system, which tries to ensure the normal functioning and full activity of the body, despite recent surgical intervention.
Another reason for the appearance of swelling on the face after surgery may be an inflammatory process.
The inflammatory process can occur as a result of non-compliance with the doctor’s recommendations by the patient, as well as as a result of external factors, for example, a cold or exposure to wind on the face. In such cases, the patient exhibits increased temperature of the facial skin and redness.
After surgery, swelling on the face almost always appears, but in each patient it has one degree or another.
The main factors that influence the degree of swelling are:
In most cases, quick relief from swelling on the face after surgery depends mainly on the patient’s efforts, as well as strict adherence to the recommendations for the rehabilitation period. If swelling has been present for a sufficiently long time and there is no sign of its reduction, you should immediately consult an experienced doctor.
As a rule, swelling begins to appear “in all its glory” on the second or third day after the operation.
Within a few days, with proper care, the swelling will decrease significantly, and by the second week after surgery the swelling will completely disappear. But, most patients are often interested in the most effective methods for getting rid of swelling after facial surgery.
You should try to follow some recommendations that will help eliminate post-operative swelling on the face faster.
There are some methods that will quickly get rid of post-operative swelling on the face at home:
It should be remembered that the rapid disappearance of postoperative swelling on the face depends mainly on the responsibility of the patient, as well as the individual characteristics of his body.
After surgery, various complications may occur, including postoperative hematoma. For what reason does it occur, what is it, what is its effect on the patient’s health, and what treatment options exist?
A hematoma is an accumulation of blood that occurs due to rupture or thinning of arteries, vessels, and veins caused by injuries or diseases. During the operation, an incision is made in the tissue vessels, for this reason there is a high risk of hematoma formation.
Depending on the location, hematomas are distinguished:
A subcutaneous hematoma is a round or elongated bruise, initially red in color, but gradually becoming purple, then yellow-green, and at the last stage - a brown tint. Sometimes it looks like a group of spots - this is a multiple hematoma. With this complication, the patient experiences pain, impaired muscle functionality, a local increase in temperature, and sometimes pulsation can be felt.
Postoperative hematoma in the abdominal area is accompanied by the following symptoms: a feeling of fullness in the abdomen, increased pain, deformation of the contours of the abdomen, compaction, bruising due to swelling, and excess blood flowing down the drainage.
An intracranial hematoma can manifest as severe or sharp headache, drowsiness, vomiting and nausea, confusion, progressive dilation of the pupil on the side of the hematoma, loss of consciousness, epileptic seizures, paralysis, and progressive paresis. If such a hematoma is not diagnosed in time, this condition can lead to coma or death.
Most often, a hematoma develops immediately after surgery (maximum within 24 hours). Postoperative hematoma forms in the following cases:
Small hematomas that form after surgery sometimes resolve on their own; To speed up the process, you can apply a cold compress to this area; cold helps to constrict blood vessels. If a hematoma forms on the leg, it is recommended to apply a tight pressure bandage. Hematomas on the legs often occur after phlebectomy, an operation to remove varicose veins.
To get rid of small subcutaneous hematomas, you can use some traditional medicine methods, after consulting with your doctor:
Drug treatment consists of:
In addition, physiotherapeutic procedures and wearing compression garments are prescribed.
In some cases, hematoma removal is carried out by puncture - inserting a needle, with which the accumulated blood is removed.
In cases where conservative treatment does not have an effect, surgery is required to remove the hematoma and, if necessary, cauterize the bleeding vessel. After the procedure, it is necessary to install drainage (for about three days).
When performing any scalpel surgical operation, there is a risk of developing a hematoma (8%). Therefore, today it is preferable to use laser surgery, when cauterization of blood vessels is performed directly during the operation, which significantly reduces the risk of bleeding. However, there are many cases in which classical surgery is irreplaceable.
Measures that, if observed, reduce the risk of postoperative hematomas:
Prevention of postoperative hematomas on internal organs consists of maintaining bed rest and lack of physical activity for the time recommended by the doctor, and wearing compression garments.
To prevent bruising and swelling of the legs after phlebectomy, it is recommended to comply with the following requirements:
In the first days after surgery to remove varicose veins, a special Beler splint is applied to the leg, which ensures an elevated position of the limb.
After brain surgery, careful and regular monitoring of the patient's condition is necessary. Accurate diagnosis of intracranial hematoma is carried out using a CT or MRI examination of the brain. To exclude the possibility of hematoma development, a burr hole is left in the skull and a drainage system is installed. In addition to the above, recommendations for postoperative recovery are prescribed by the doctor, based on the nature of the procedure and the individual characteristics of the patient’s body.