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
A rapidly expanding neck swelling or trouble breathing is an emergency.
Call emergency services for breathing difficulty, chest pain, fainting, sudden confusion, or signs of a stroke such as new one-sided weakness or trouble speaking.
And for anyone, someone who:
has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
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 had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
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 urgently if you develop:
Rapidly increasing swelling, especially on one side
Sudden severe or worsening pain
Bleeding that soaks through the dressing
Skin that becomes unusually pale, dark, blistered, or cold
Fever, pus, worsening redness, or increasing warmth
A wound that opens
New or worsening facial weakness
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
For routine concerns about bruising, numbness, scars, activity, or return to work, contact the team during normal office hours or discuss them at your planned follow-up.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Facelift. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.