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Swelling and bruising are most visible early and improve in stages.
Open recovery chapter ↗02A splint is commonly used during the first week; congestion, bruising and swelling are expected.
Open recovery chapter ↗03A supportive dressing may be used early.
Open recovery chapter ↗04Cold compresses, head elevation and prescribed eye care are important early.
Open recovery chapter ↗05Forehead tightness, swelling, bruising and temporary scalp numbness are common early.
Open recovery chapter ↗06Upper-lip swelling and smile stiffness are expected early.
Open recovery chapter ↗07Substantial early swelling is normal.
Open recovery chapter ↗08A protective dressing is used as directed.
Open recovery chapter ↗09The repair is protected from tension and heavy earrings.
Open recovery chapter ↗10Mild swelling and tenderness are expected.
Open recovery chapter ↗11Both the face and donor site swell and bruise.
Open recovery chapter ↗12Swelling, tightness and lower-lip or chin numbness may occur early.
Open recovery chapter ↗13Compression may be prescribed.
Open recovery chapter ↗14A revised scar initially looks new and pink.
Open recovery chapter ↗15Tenderness and mild swelling are expected.
Open recovery chapter ↗16Tenderness, pressure, bruising, redness and swelling may occur after injection and can temporarily change walking comfort.
Open recovery chapter ↗17Neck tightness, swallowing awareness and bruising can occur early.
Open recovery chapter ↗18Recovery cannot be accurately described until the actual operation is selected.
Open recovery chapter ↗19Redness, tenderness, swelling and bruising may occur.
Open recovery chapter ↗20Small bumps and redness fade quickly; bruising is possible.
Open recovery chapter ↗21Swelling and bruising are temporary.
Open recovery chapter ↗22Early swelling is not the final result.
Open recovery chapter ↗23Swelling, bruising and tenderness may temporarily affect appearance.
Open recovery chapter ↗24Redness, warmth, tightness and pinpoint crusting can occur.
Open recovery chapter ↗Call the practice with postoperative concerns. For severe breathing difficulty, chest pain, loss of consciousness, uncontrolled bleeding or another possible emergency, call 911 or seek emergency care immediately.
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