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How long does swelling last after surgery? Unforeseen and normal consequences of a facelift

Swelling of soft tissues and hematomas (subcutaneous hemorrhages, colloquially called bruises) are inevitable consequences of most injuries. Any operation is an injury, albeit a gentle, selective one. This fully applies to plastic surgeries performed to improve appearance. Quite often in the postoperative period, patients experience swelling and hematomas.

In many cases, these annoying phenomena quickly pass - the body has a lot of defense mechanisms to eliminate them. But these mechanisms need additional stimulation. After all, swelling slows down the tissue healing process. And large hematomas can fester as a result of infection, which is extremely undesirable.

These annoying phenomena are based on mechanical damage to tissues and blood vessels, capillaries and a secondary increase in capillary permeability due to local inflammatory reactions with activation of biologically active substances. As a result of damage and increased vascular permeability, blood or its liquid part, plasma, leaves the vascular bed into the soft tissue. This is what causes swelling and hematomas after surgery.

In order to get rid of them, you need to:

  • Strengthen the vascular wall;
  • Accelerate healing;
  • Block the release of histamine;
  • Improve local blood circulation.

The easiest way to eliminate bruises and hematomas– local cold exposure, as a result of which the capillaries spasm. True, this is not entirely desirable - capillary spasm reduces blood circulation in the operated area. In addition, direct exposure to cold can irritate sensitive skin. And the timing of the indications is limited - it is advisable to use cold only on the first day after the operation.

Tools used

In the future, the skin can be treated with absorbable ointments and gels, avoiding their contact with the wound surface. Have a good effect ointments with Heparin, which thins the blood and improves microcirculation.

Horse chestnut is also an effective remedy, strengthening the vascular wall. Preparations based on it (Aescusan, Escuvit, Aescin gel, L-lysine aescinate) are taken in combination - intravenously, orally in tablets, and externally by applying a gel to the skin. There is also a good medicine called Synyak-OFF.

The name Bruise-Off speaks for itself. This is a combined drug that contains: medicinal leech extract, Pentoxifylline, which improves microcirculation, and Ethoxydiglycol, which promotes the penetration of these ingredients into the deep layers of the skin. Along with pharmaceuticals, homeopathic remedies can also be used. Some of them, in particular Traumeel, have a local anti-inflammatory and regenerating effect and improve blood microcirculation.

In addition to these drugs, it is advisable to take tableted antihistamines orally - Diphenhydramine, Suprastin, Tavegil. Taking multivitamins and immunostimulants (Methyluracil, Pentoxyl) speeds up the healing process.

Physiotherapeutic procedures (magnetic therapy, phonophoresis) in combination with massage improve blood microcirculation and metabolism in the skin, promote rapid resorption of bruises and swelling, and have an additional rejuvenating effect. But massage and physical procedures are indicated only after the stitches have been removed and the wounds have healed - they cannot be carried out before this time. True, there are some types of influences that are successfully used already in the first days after surgery. These include microcurrent therapy (impact of pulsed low-frequency current) and bioptron (light therapy with highly polarized light). Microcurrents and polarized light penetrate deep into the skin and act at the cellular level, resulting in tissue restoration, pain and swelling disappearing.

Blepharoplasty of the eyelids is a simple plastic surgery that will get rid of excess skin in the eye area. Despite the ease of implementation, during the rehabilitation period the patient may encounter minor complications, in particular bruising and swelling. Swelling after blepharoplasty is considered normal if it lasts no more than five days. The patient may also experience bruising, which provokes hematomas at the incision sites. By following your doctor's recommendations, you can easily get rid of these consequences.

How long does swelling last and why does it occur?

The skin of the eyelids is considered the thinnest part of the body, so swelling and bruising occur after blepharoplasty. The cause of swelling after surgery is the accumulation of fluid in the injured tissues. The fluid begins to be removed when the functioning of the blood vessels is restored. Any physical activity, high blood pressure or increased salt content in food can increase swelling. In any case, it is almost impossible to avoid this phenomenon.

The intensity and duration of swelling and hematomas depends on a number of factors:

  1. Patient's age. The older a person is, the longer it takes to restore the eyelids, this is due to a slowdown in the process of tissue regeneration.
  2. Skin typology. If the patient has thin skin with a large number of small capillaries, then the swelling is more pronounced, but subsides faster due to good blood circulation.
  3. The level of blood circulation, which depends on many factors: age, the presence of a large number of blood vessels.
  4. The volume of the operation performed. The more tissue is covered, the stronger the swelling will be; after surgery on the upper eyelid, the swelling goes away faster than on the lower eyelid.
  5. Method of operation. Surgeries using lasers are considered the least traumatic and reduce the development of edema.
  6. Possible infection of the skin after surgery leads to swelling that does not go away for a long time.
  7. Individual characteristics of the body associated with fluid retention.
  8. Ignoring the doctor’s recommendations for postoperative procedures.

There are cases when swelling in one eye lasts longer than in the other. This is due both to the physiological characteristics of a person, associated with the relative asymmetry of the capillaries, and to the volume of surgical work on each eye. If on one eyelid the volume of skin removed is greater, then the swelling on this side will last longer.

In the absence of infection, swelling reaches its maximum size on the second or third day after surgery. Depending on the complexity of the plastic surgery, the duration of visible swelling reaches 14 days; after a light procedure, the swelling subsides after 7 days. Complete skin restoration is observed after two to three months. This applies to internal swelling, which is almost invisible on the patient’s skin.

How to remove swelling after blepharoplasty

To avoid anxiety, patients are advised to avoid mirrors in the first two weeks. At this time, it is necessary to follow the doctor's recommendations, which will significantly reduce swelling and bruising after blepharoplasty.

In the first days after surgery, it is necessary to take care of your eyes. During sleep, your head should be kept elevated to promote the outflow of blood; it is also not recommended to sleep on your side and stomach; the only correct position is to lie on your back. Doctors recommend applying cold compresses to the eyelid area; they will help remove swelling after blepharoplasty.


You should change some habits in your lifestyle, at least while recovering from surgery:

  • Avoid drinking coffee and alcoholic beverages;
  • stop smoking;
  • limit watching TV, computer and reading books;
  • avoid visiting saunas in the first two weeks;
  • wear sunglasses in clear, windy weather;
  • limit the consumption of salt, fatty and sweet foods;
  • Avoid physical activity that may increase blood circulation or increase blood pressure.

Medicines

To eliminate swelling, gels, creams or ointments are used, which have an antibacterial effect and also increase the stability of the walls of blood vessels.

In the first three days, any antiseptic ointment is used to prevent infection of the injured area; subsequently, the emphasis in treatment is on relieving swelling.


To quickly get rid of swelling after blepharoplasty, doctors prescribe hydrocortisone ointment, which has an anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, decongestant effect, and also eliminates itching of the skin. The main thing is that the patient does not have intolerance to the active components of the drug.

You need to smear your eyelids with a thin layer of cream, spreading it evenly over the skin and avoiding contact with the mucous membrane of the eyes. Apply the ointment for a week.

Traumeel and Sinyakoff creams can also relieve swelling. In some cases, they are prescribed along with tablets.

If fluid stagnation occurs in the body, the doctor may prescribe diuretics of natural and synthetic origin.

It is important to note that any medication must be prescribed by a doctor to avoid unnecessary side effects.

Eyelid exercises and massage

10 days after blepharoplasty, doctors recommend doing eye exercises. It will activate muscle function, which will normalize blood circulation, improve fluid outflow and strengthen blood vessels in postoperative tissues. Exercising for several weeks after surgery will also increase the tone of the orbicularis oculi muscles.


Before doing the main set of exercises, you need to warm up: look forward, then as far as possible to the right for 3-5 seconds, as far as possible to the left, then up and down. Repeat this sequence five times.

Effective exercises to relieve swelling after blepharoplasty:

  1. Raise your head up, direct your gaze straight to the ceiling. In this position, blink rapidly for at least 30 seconds.
  2. Close your eyes and after three seconds open them as wide as possible and look at a distant point in front of you. Then close your eyes, without straining your eyebrows. Repeat the exercise at least 5 times.
  3. Tilt your head back and look at the tip of your nose. After five seconds, return to the starting position. Repeat the exercise 10 times.

Grinding

To restore the skin and better disguise the seam, doctors recommend undergoing a resurfacing procedure. Resurfacing is carried out with a carbon dioxide laser, which removes the top layer of skin, therefore leveling the surface of the eyelids and the suture areas.

Skin care

After blepharoplasty, comprehensive care for the eyelid area is necessary. Moisturizing procedures are required, accompanied by a light massage. Try to avoid direct sunlight or use powerful sunscreen.


Patients who use lenses should stop wearing them for 2-3 weeks.

On the first day after surgery, the patient cannot undergo any procedures, even simple washing. Then the following steps are gradually introduced:

  • morning and evening washing with cool water;
  • light facial massage;
  • applying antiseptic cream to the surgical sites;
  • after a week, the use of cosmetic cream on the eyelid area is allowed;
  • scrubbing is allowed at least two weeks after surgery.

Restrictions and contraindications

There is a list of indications for which blepharoplasty should be avoided:

  • problems with blood clotting;
  • suffered a heart attack or stroke;
  • complex stages of diabetes mellitus;
  • blood pressure problems;
  • retinal detachment;
  • tumor neoplasms;
  • kidney and liver diseases;
  • period of critical days;
  • pregnancy or lactation;
  • diseases associated with inflammation of the eyelids;
  • infectious diseases;
  • inflammation of the tear ducts;
  • conjunctivitis.

Failure to comply with contraindications can lead to irreversible consequences.

Complications after surgery


Blepharoplasty is not an operation that can lead to unexpected consequences. Early complications include the occurrence of edema and hematomas, which can be eliminated over time.

Hematomas can lead to more serious consequences, depending on the type:

  • the subcutaneous type is the easiest, since the ichor accumulates under the upper layer of the epidermis.
  • a tense hematoma occurs due to subcutaneous bleeding, which can only be stopped by restoring the damaged vessel.

Retrobulbar hematoma occurs due to damage to a large vessel. This is dangerous due to visual impairment.

Diplopia is a disorder of the motor function of the eye that occurs due to muscle damage; this condition usually recovers after 1-2 months.

It is important to be careful when cutting out a large area of ​​skin, as this may cause ectropion of the eyelid.

If this situation occurs, there are two options:

  1. carry out an additional operation that will correct the error;
  2. massage the eyelid, which will restore blood circulation and stretch the skin.

Complications can occur two months after blepharoplasty:

  • seam divergence;
  • the appearance of rough scars;
  • asymmetry of the eyes due to improper sutures;
  • inflammation of the eyes if the procedure was performed repeatedly.

To avoid consequences, you need to be careful when choosing a clinic, as well as conduct a comprehensive diagnosis and consultation with specialists.

Every person had facial swelling in the morning. But while for some this happens quite rarely, for others swelling will become a real problem. If the swelling does not go away for a long time and compresses do not help, take medications with a diuretic effect to reduce it.

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Postoperative problems

The reasons will be facial surgeries that are therapeutic or cosmetic in nature.

The most common surgeries are dental and nose reshaping.

If swelling occurs after surgery, doctors do not recommend taking medications on your own to reduce it. Sometimes the reaction can be unpredictable.

Traditional methods that have no contraindications, except for individual intolerance to the components of the product, will help:

  1. Mountain arnica. From it you can prepare compresses, infusions, for external and internal use.
  2. Knowledgeable people advise using aloe juice to reduce swelling. The juice of this plant has anti-inflammatory properties. The method of application is quite simple: an aloe leaf is cut lengthwise and applied to the site of inflammation or swelling.
  3. Compresses from decoctions of chamomile and string. It is enough to apply it to your face for 15 minutes a day.

Experts advise avoiding drinking alcohol after facial surgery. Toxins will accumulate in the body, and there may be severe swelling in the face and throughout the body.

National methods

Many people know about the capabilities of black and green tea in the fight against swelling on the face:

  1. All you have to do is put in the used tea leaves. Chilled tea is good to use as a compress against morning swelling. A black tea compress will give your skin a light tan. If this effect is not desired, then it is better to use green tea infusion for a compress.
  2. Fresh vegetables and fruits and herbs will help. You can use the pulp of some vegetables, for example, potatoes or cucumbers, as a mask or applications, cutting off thin circles and placing them on your eyelids.
  3. A mask of parsley with lemon juice brightens and removes puffiness. To do this, finely chop the parsley and mix with lemon juice until a paste forms. It is applied to the face, then washed off with warm water after 15-20 minutes. It is useful to wipe the skin with parsley decoction.
  4. Rubbing an iced coffee cube over your skin gives great results. This is a guarantee of elastic and smooth skin without swelling, a great mood in the morning, thanks to the wonderful aroma of coffee.

Reasons

If swelling of the face becomes a constant phenomenon, then you should not postpone a visit to the doctor to find out the cause.

Causes of edema:

  • Excessive fluid intake during the day;
  • Dietary disorder;
  • Bad habits;
  • Hormonal imbalances;
  • Genetic predisposition;
  • Diseases of internal organs;
  • Age-related changes.

A visit to the doctor will help determine the exact cause.

If a visit to a therapist is not part of your plans, then there are several ways to get rid of facial swelling at home.

Treatment at home

Often you need to put your face in order - get rid of swelling quickly. This situation is familiar to women.

Here a few simple tips will come to the rescue.

Salt

The method is known for its speed and efficiency, but you should not use it too often:

  1. For a salt compress you will need 4 tablespoons of salt, which must be dissolved in 2 liters of warm water.
  2. Wet a towel with the resulting solution and place it on the face. Place a dry towel or cloth on top and leave the compress until it cools down.
  3. This procedure is repeated three times. After compresses, wash off the remaining salt and apply a cream suitable for your skin type. It would be better if it was a nourishing cream.

Alternating washing with hot and cold water will give excellent results:

  1. You only need 2 containers with hot and cold water. It is better if you add ice to cold water.
  2. Towels are lowered one by one into a container of water and wetted. After squeezing them lightly, apply them to the face.
  3. The hot compress should be kept on the face until it cools completely, the cold compress – no more than 40 seconds.

The method tones the facial skin well and activates the functioning of blood vessels. The skin becomes smooth and tightened.

The method is good as prevention.

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Often, especially with age, the consequences of fun parties are reflected on the face.

In the morning, when you need to rush about business and quickly put your face in order, it is difficult to hide the consequences of last night.

There are several ways to get rid of swelling on the face after drinking:

  1. Downtime is cold. To reduce swelling under the eyes, you can use regular ice or a frozen decoction of medicinal herbs. It is enough to rub an ice cube over the skin in the eyelid area several times - the swelling will significantly decrease.
  2. A light facial massage will help reduce the effects of drinking. Movements should be smooth and not cause pain. To prevent the skin from stretching, massage movements should be performed along the massage lines on the face.
  3. An ointment for varicose veins or hemorrhoids will help cope with swelling on the face. Although they are intended to treat other conditions, they are suitable for quickly resolving swelling problems. One disadvantage of this method of eliminating puffiness is the appearance of slight redness on the skin after applying the ointment.

The only thing that is not recommended to do to relieve swelling after drinking is to use diuretics. After drinking alcoholic beverages, the water balance in the body is already disturbed.

Taking diuretics can aggravate the picture, swelling will become more noticeable.

Cosmetic preparations

Cosmetology offers a large selection of products that will help quickly remove puffiness from the face and return the skin to a beautiful appearance.

In the fight against edema, cosmetologists advise:

  1. Special mask from Avon. For the effect, it is enough to use it once a week. The mask is applied to cleansed facial skin and washed off with warm water after 20 minutes. The result of using the mask will be soft skin without signs of swelling.
  2. The Garnier company has released a roller cream mask for the eyelids. The advantage of this product is easy application thanks to a special roller, simultaneous massage of the skin around the eyelids.
  3. Cream “Lioton” is an effective remedy against varicose veins and edema. To reduce their appearance, just apply a little product to the skin and let it absorb. Remove the remaining cream with a paper napkin and then apply day cream or foundation.

Prevention

Change your lifestyle:

Adjusting your diet will help relieve swelling of the skin. You need to control what you eat. Avoid fried, fatty, salty foods, replacing them with fresh vegetables, juicy, aromatic fruits.

Hardening the body perfectly improves cardiac activity, puts metabolism in order, which has a positive effect on the functioning of the kidneys, fluid does not linger in the tissues.

Quitting bad habits. After just seven days without smoking, alcohol, or drinking strong coffee, you will see that swelling in the morning becomes less and less, and soon it will stop bothering you completely.

Sleeping in a well-ventilated area will relieve the problem. In this case, it is necessary to monitor the position of the neck and head during sleep so that it does not rise too much above shoulder level. The pillow should be medium in size and moderate in softness - this is an important rule.

Elimination of puffiness

Some methods help relieve annoying swelling, others do not give any effect. The effect of any methods depends on the cause of this problem.

Cosmetologists say that the best way to eliminate the problem is cosmetic procedures in the form of injections and professional masks.

Doctors insist that it is necessary to go to the hospital, where drug treatment is prescribed.

Decongestants

Tablets that relieve swelling are divided into:

  1. Osmotic diuretics are aimed at increasing osmotic pressure - removing excess fluid from soft tissues. Prescribed for cerebral edema, glaucoma, and serious intoxication. Strictly contraindicated for renal and heart failure.
  2. Potassium-sparing drugs help avoid potassium deficiency in the body when taking diuretics. Prescribed to patients with heart failure. Veroshpiron is most often prescribed, which helps with ascites, heart failure and edema caused by cirrhosis.
  3. Saluretics remove sodium and potassium, quickly relieve swelling and reduce the load on the myocardium. Prescribed in case of hypertension, heart failure. A popular saluretic is Furosemide (analogues of Furon, Lasix), which begins to act within 20 minutes after administration.

If your legs swell, decongestant ointments are often prescribed, which are available at any pharmacy.

The following have proven their effectiveness: Essaven Gel, which helps with varicose veins, tired legs and poor circulation; heparin ointment - eliminates inflammation of the walls of blood vessels that are located close to the skin, eliminates blockage of veins; Venitan contains horse chestnut seeds, which helps strengthen capillary walls and normalize blood circulation; Lyoton - helps with bruises, hematomas, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins.

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One of the common phenomena after surgical treatment is swelling, which can cause a lot of discomfort to the patient. Swelling may appear even after minor surgical intervention due to tissue damage. In the absence of timely treatment, many complications may develop, so it is important to know how to deal withswelling after surgery.

Swelling can form both after surgery and with any damage to the integrity of body tissues. However, after surgery, the damage is usually quite severe, so the body's reaction is severe tissue swelling.

Edema is the accumulation of fluid in body tissues or between tissue spaces. After surgery, local edema is predominantly formed, caused by the influx of lymph to the destroyed tissues. The reason for the appearancepostoperative edemaThe immune system becomes active, the functioning of which is aimed at maintaining the normal state of the body after the destruction of its integrity.

In some cases the reasonswelling after surgerybecome inflammatory processes progressing in the human body. In this situation, there is a rise in body temperature and the skin turns red. The severity of swelling after surgery may be insignificant, or, conversely, quite pronounced. This is determined by the following factors:

  • duration of the operation and its complexity;
  • individual characteristics of the body;
  • state of the immune system;
  • compliance with the rules of the rehabilitation period.

Relieve swelling after surgeryis necessary as soon as possible, and there are no preventive measures against such an unpleasant phenomenon. In order to speed up the patient’s recovery after surgery, it is necessary to follow all the doctor’s recommendations and refrain from self-medication.

Most often, swelling appears 2-3 days after surgery and begins to decrease over time.How long will it take for swelling to subside after surgery?, depends both on the complexity of the surgical intervention and the individual characteristics of the body. If swelling persists for a long time, it is necessary to seek help from a qualified specialist who will identify the causes of this pathological condition and prescribe the necessary treatment.

Treatment methods for edema of the lower extremities

In order to understandhow to relieve swelling after surgery, it is necessary to identify the cause of this condition and exclude thrombosis. With this pathology, blood seals accumulate in the venous vessels and arteries, and in the absence of effective treatment, side effects may develop. To confirm thrombosis, ultrasound and, in particular, scanning are performed. After assessing the patient’s condition, if necessary, medications are prescribed that cause blood thinning and relieve swelling.

To eliminate swelling of the legs, the following procedures may be prescribed:

  1. Compression jersey. After the operation, it is recommended to wear special knitted tights or stockings, which will help relieve swelling.
  2. Lymphatic drainage. After surgery, a specialist performs a manual massage, which includes light stroking of the feet and lower extremities, as well as deep impact on the lymph nodes.
  3. Diet. During the postoperative period, many experts recommend following a special diet, which is based on reducing the amount of water and drinks in the diet. Following such a strict diet can reduce the risk of swelling of the legs and speed up the patient’s recovery.
  4. Taking medications. If there is increased swelling of the lower extremities and feet due to varicose veins, specialists may prescribe special diuretic drugs, which can help eliminate the resulting dysfunction. When asked by patients,how to relieve swelling after surgery, doctors most often prescribe Lasix and Furosemide, thanks to which the body manages to free itself from accumulated fluid.

It is important to remember that any measures to eliminate swelling of the legs should only be selected by a doctor. Any self-medication may not only fail to eliminate the pathology, but also further aggravate the patient’s condition.

How to relieve post-operative swelling faces?

You can get rid of facial swelling after surgery using some recommendations:

Limit the use of hot water. After the operation, you are not allowed to take a hot bath or shower, and you will also have to avoid washing your face with too warm water. A contrast shower is considered an effective remedy, thanks to which it is possible to free the tissues from the accumulation of fluid. After surgery, you are not allowed to be outdoors for a long time, as this may cause increased swelling.

  1. Using cold compresses. A few days after surgery, it is recommended to apply cold compresses to the face or certain areas of it for several hours. Alternativelyto relieve swelling after surgeryYou can use chilled cabbage leaves.
  2. Complete nutrition. In the postoperative period, it is necessary to exclude from the patient’s diet those foods that can provoke tissue swelling. It is not allowed to consume large amounts of liquid or eat salty foods at night. You will have to stop drinking alcoholic beverages, as they impair blood circulation and thereby cause increased swelling.
  3. Control of physical activity. After surgery, it is necessary to avoid any physical and emotional stress on the body. The fact is that any stress or severe fatigue can provoke a further increase in swelling.
  4. Rest and peace. After surgery, you need to take care of proper rest and complete peace. It is important to remember to keep your head slightly elevated while sleeping. In addition, you need to avoid facial tension and avoid training in the gym. Morning jogging and other types of physical activity will have to be postponed for some time.

In the event that it was not possible to get rid ofpostoperative soft tissue swellingpersons, you should seek advice from a specialist. It may be that to solve this problem, additional exercises or massages will be required to reduce swelling. To eliminate the pathology, a specialist may prescribe diuretics to remove fluid accumulated in the body. In advanced cases, hormonal drugs can be used, but under the supervision of a doctor.

How to remove post-operative swellingfolk remedies?

Get rid of tissue swelling after surgeryIt is possible both with the help of conservative therapy and folk remedies. It must be remembered that resorting to such recipes is permitted after consultation with a specialist.

You can relieve swelling of the lower extremities using the following means:

  • use infusions of chamomile or St. John's wort;
  • rub the inflamed areas of the skin with valerian tincture;
  • rub olive oil into swollen tissues;
  • apply vinegar compresses.

You can quickly get rid of post-operative facial swelling at home using proven methods:

  • wipe the entire face or individual areas with a piece of ice, which is prepared from tea or chamomile infusion;
  • make a face mask by brewing a few tablespoons of green tea and wipe the inflamed tissue with the resulting solution;
  • take off postoperative swellingCucumber or raw potatoes help.

Swelling after surgery does not pose a serious threat to human health and life. However, it is necessary to quickly get rid of this problem, which will prevent the development of dangerous complications in the future. Beforehow to remove swelling after surgery, you need to consult a specialist.

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 surgical intervention. If the integrity of the tissue is compromised, in most cases swelling will certainly appear.

Attention

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, only in each patient it has one degree or another.

The main factors that influence the degree of swelling are:

  • individual characteristic differences of the patient’s body;
  • state and functioning of the immune system;
  • adherence or non-compliance with the doctor’s recommendations;
  • general health;
  • patient's lifestyle.

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.

Postoperative swelling on the face and getting rid of it

You should try to follow some recommendations that will help eliminate post-operative swelling on the face faster.

  1. Limit hot water consumption. You should not wash your face with hot water, and it is also not recommended to take a hot shower or bath with hot water. The best option would be a contrast shower, which will help get rid of the accumulation of fluids in the tissues. Regarding hot water, it should also be mentioned that you should also avoid going to the bathhouse or sauna. You should not spend a lot of time outdoors in sultry and hot weather, as prolonged exposure to the sun can lead to increased swelling.
  2. The first 2-3 days after the operation it is necessary provide cold compresses to the face or to a specific area. As an alternative, you can use cold cabbage leaves. Cold compresses should be applied every 3-4 hours.
  3. Rest and peace. After the operation, care should be taken to ensure complete rest and complete rest for the patient. An important point is the recommendation to keep your head slightly elevated while sleeping. You should also avoid straining your face of various kinds, for example, sitting at the computer or watching TV for a long time, reading a book late into the night, or using frequent and active facial expressions. You also need to give up training in a gym or fitness club, morning jogging and other physical activities for a while.
  4. Properly formulated diet. First of all, the patient should exclude foods that may increase swelling. You should not drink too much liquid or consume salty foods, especially before bed. It is recommended to completely exclude salt from the diet for a certain time. Also, the foods you eat should contain a minimum of sodium. You should not drink alcoholic beverages, which affect blood circulation and lead to increased swelling.
  5. After the operation you should avoid stress on the body such as physical, and moral. Any stressful situation or physical fatigue will contribute to the further development of swelling.
  6. Necessary specialist help. If you still cannot get rid of postoperative swelling on your face on your own, then you should consult a doctor. It is possible that additional massages or special exercises will be required to reduce swelling. Your doctor may also prescribe diuretics to help you quickly get rid of fluids in your body. In some cases, a specialist prescribes hormonal injections, but you should know that they are not suitable for all patients. Therefore, you should only contact professionals and experienced doctors.

How to remove swelling from the face after surgery quickly and effectively

There are some methods that will quickly get rid of post-operative swelling on the face at home:

  1. It is necessary to wipe the face or a certain area of ​​the face with ice cubes. Moreover, ice can be made in advance from tea or chamomile infusion.
  2. You can make a mask, for which you need to brew a couple of tablespoons of green tea leaves, infuse, strain, cool and wipe your face with tampons or a towel.
  3. Raw potatoes or cucumbers will quickly help get rid of post-operative swelling on the face.

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.