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Several doctors have wondered exactly what I had done. I went to the Doctor today and he told me I had a rhytidectomy. I do not have an incision under my chin, they are in front and behind my ears, and in my scalp. The doc said he did create a "sling". He said he did some lipo suction via those incisions. Today he injected me again with dilute steroid & chemo. I also had some ultra sound. He seems confident that the lumpiness and swelling will go away. My surgery was on 9/5/12.

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Neck Lift Scarring Issues

The swelling after a neck lift may take a long time to resolve. Rarely is everything healed by 3 months. At 3 months, scars are just starting to soften.

Scar Tissue after Neck Lift Surgery

You have some improvement in the appearance of your neck that seems to be mostly due to removal of skin. Your later photos show a persistently deep submental crease and jowls. In the future you could have a submental incision with release of the crease and the ligaments that help to create the jowl, which would provide an improved contour in the chin area.

Nek incision during a facelift and neck lift

You appear to have obtained benefit from the facelift with respect to neck contour. If after receiving your final result you still need additional rejuvenation of the neck, it may be wise to consider a neck lift through an incision underneath the chin.

Sling or Lipo May Be Causing Contour Irregularity

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photos. The description and before and afters are helpful. In terms of your result, it appears that the procedure was quite effective in correcting your neck contour. It is unclear exactly where the "steroid & chemo" were injected...in the scars or in the contour irregularities on the neck? The contour irregularities on in the neck are most likely either from the liposuction performed on the neck or the "sling... more

Neck and Facelift Problems post op

Cindy: Your incisions lend me to believe you had a face lift with emphasis on the neck. If the surgeon specializes in face/neck lifts make another visit and ask specific questions about the procedure and their explanation for the problem. If you still feel you need another opinion, obtain a copy of your chart and consult a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon for an additional opinion. Best wishes for you, R W Maloney MD FACS

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Necky 12 Mar 2013

Thanks for the reply. I had a neck lift with platysmaplasty and I have lots of under-the-skin scar tissue causing bumpy, lumpy stuff. I just got a cortisone injection today; that didn't help you much, did it, the cortisone? So, your doctor took off the scar tissue? I hope it works. Yes, swelling is very normal. Scar Tissue, however, is considered a "complication" and is not normal. At three weeks out, I'm upset by my results so far and at the prospect of having to wait 6 months hoping it fixes itself...

cindyloohoo57 12 Mar 2013

Hang in there, I think it's probably too soon to tell for you. I am not sure if the steroid helped or not. The lumpiness could have been worse if I didn't have it.... I guess? Let's keep in touch, I haven't told very many people that I had this done, I have only had a few people that complimented me, saying I look young. As I said, I know I look younger and less tired over all. My husband is the only person who knows that I had the 2nd procedure. I think he is beginning to think I am self obsessed. I don't know about you, but I could use someone to bounce my neuroses off. I hope I can be a support for you.....

Necky 12 Mar 2013

Yes, please! I would love to find out if the revision works and talk to you. I, too, have no told many people, and I am afraid to let anyone see me before it is fully healed as I am self-conscious. So, definitely need someone to talk to about this! ;)

cindyloohoo57 12 Mar 2013

Well, I wish I could say yes. But it didn't and just last Monday, my doctor did a revision through a small incision under my neck. I am hopeful that this will get rid of the scar tissue. 2 days post op I could see an immediate improvement. But now, 1 week later, I am more swollen than I was 2 days post op. I have been told this is normal. I wouldn't get discouraged yet..... I have been told it can take up to 6 mo to have all the swelling go away. Overall I look better, and younger. The skin is not wrinkled or saggy, so that is an improvement. I don't have the profile I hoped for, but I still look better. Maybe this swelling will go away, and I will be totally happy. I am sure you will see improvement. BTW, my doctor did not charge me for the revision. I hope things improve for you. What is your concern about your neck?

Necky 11 Mar 2013

Can I ask if you have improved? I have the same exact problem, from a neck lift. I am three weeks post op and I am miserable and thinking I have permanently disfigured myself... has it gone away?

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