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Relation between facial trauma/fracture and face lymphedema? considering that facial trauma occure with conconmmitant injuries to soft tissue
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Normal: Swelling for weeks or even months after blunt trauma is normal. You notice it more in your face. Be patient.
Answered 8/23/2013
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Facial lymphedema: Is very uncommon. I agree with dr. Welker. Persistent facial swelling after blunt facial trauma is common. Lymphedema is not.
Answered 6/15/2013
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