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Will a Chin Strap After Neck Lift Surgery Aggravate Psoriasis?

asked 8 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
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Tags: chin, neck, aftercare, neck bands, recommendation, recovery, strap

If I have a neck lift for skin folds, will a chin strap really be needed afterwards?

3 answers to Will a Chin Strap After Neck Lift Surgery Aggravate Psoriasis?

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Neck straps and psoriasis

If your psoriasis tends to get worse with bandage wraps or tight-fitting clothing, then yes, it may get worse.
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

seattleface.com

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Chin strap after neck lift could aggravate your psoriasis

It could aggravate your psoriasis but I would take steps to prevent this. I would discuss this with your dermatologist, first of all, to have a plan in place. But I would think that a medium potency steroid applied prior to your neck lift for about 1-2 weeks may be what will be needed. The neck lift strap is really important for your healing afterward and you will not want to forego this. Drains also play a major role and if anything could limit the need for a chin strap. Below is an... more
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drphilipyoung.com

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Surgical Garment and Psoriasis?

Thank you for the question. Whether a chin strap is used or not after neck surgery will depend on your plastic surgeon's routinely. He/she may be willing to forgo the garment given your history of psoriasis. You may also want to check with your dermatologist who treats the psoriasis routinely whether the use of the surgical garment could exacerbate the psoriasis. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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