Neck Lift Q&A
83%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not. See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings or Add Your Review
43 Reviews
Neck Liftbefore & after photos
View Before and Afters

Average Neck Lift Cost: $7,355

Learn about Neck Lift

254 people and 391 doctors are talking about Neck Lift

Get Free Email Updates

I Had a Chin Implant, Neck and Facelift 3 Months Ago. Have Uncomfortable Tightness Under my Chin and to my Ears, Will It Improve

asked 4 months ago by 24slim in toronto, ontario, canada
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
Question viewed 92 times
Tags: 3 months post-op, options, tightness, uncomfortable

I feel like I want to constantly support under my ears with my hands. I also am continually uncomfortable and feel I should not bend my head down or look down as it feels like it is straining. My surgeon does not agree with support garments. I do overall feel he has done a good and natural looking job. My incisions look very good and all other concerning symptons have righted themselves. Thank you for your time.

3 answers to I Had a Chin Implant, Neck and Facelift 3 Months Ago. Have Uncomfortable Tightness Under my Chin and to my Ears, Will It Improve

+1

Tightness after surgery

It is very common to have tightness after surgery. It should keep improving with time, for up to a year after surgery. If not improving, or worsening you should follow up with your surgeon.
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

seattleface.com

+1

Tightness After a Face and Necklift Typically Improves Over Time

Hi 24slim, I'm glad your results look very good and natural, this most likely also means that you were not lifted overly tight. Patients who look tight often times had too much skin removed which would contribute to the tightness. The tightness will continue to improve. If you compare the tightness from the first week after surgery until now, most likely you will notice a significant improvement. From a day to day standpoint, you may not notice as much gradual... more
George Yang, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Face and Neck Tightness after Facelift

Everyone reacts differently to a Facelift. Feeling access and neck tightness is not uncommon and resolves with time. Be patient and follow with your surgeon.
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Ask a question