Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
These concerns need timely assessment but are not always emergencies.
Seek urgent or emergency care for:
Sudden, rapidly increasing swelling, especially on one side
Heavy bleeding that does not stop with instructed pressure
New loss of vision, severe eye pain, or major visual change
Trouble breathing, chest pain, fainting, or confusion
Signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as facial swelling with breathing difficulty
And for anyone, someone who:
has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Contact your surgical team promptly for increasing pain, worsening redness, drainage, fever, a wound that opens, new facial weakness, or swelling that is not improving as expected.
And for anyone, someone who:
has a fever with a stiff neck, a rash that does not fade under pressure, or severe headache
is vomiting and cannot keep fluids down
has a new severe headache unlike any they have had before
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
For routine questions about bruising, numbness, scar care, washing your hair, exercise, or returning to work, contact the surgical team during normal hours.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Forehead lift. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.