I Had a Min Face Lift with Neck Liposuctioning 2.5 Mo Ago and I Have Swelling & Tightness Neck & Jaw?

How long will it take for swelling & tightness to resolve?

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Recovery after mini-lift

It can take a few months for the stiff and tight feelings to resolve after facial and neck surgery. I suggest that you be patient for now.

Swelling and tightness after minifacelift

It is still normal to have swelling and tightness at 2.5 months. Actually, you had the procedure to tighten your face and neck. The swelling may continue up to 6 months, but the majority is in the first 3 months. Should you have concerns about your healing process, please discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Everyone heals at their own rate, but excessive early activity may slow this down.

Swelling from Mini Lifts and neck liposuctioning usually settles down within 3-6 months.

The swelling and tightness from a mini lift and neck liposuctioning usually settles down within 3-6 months but looks quite good even at 3-4 weeks in most cases. Doing them under local now is such an advantage and with great results and quicker recovery. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

David Hansen, MD

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Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

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Having a tight neck after the lift is a good sign. You will have an enhanced appearance from your surgery.Discuss this with your surgeon. All the best . Thomas Narsete, M.D.

Swelling and tightness after mini facelift

Swelling and tightness after a mini facelift usually settles down over the first few months. Be patient.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Mini Facelift Recovery

It is not uncommon, at 2 1/2 months, after your procedure to still have some residual swelling. A majority of the swelling does resolve over the course of the first 2-3 months, but it could take up to 6 months to see all swelling resolved. As swelling resolves and the tissue begins to loosen over time you will also see some improvement in the "tight" feeling which you are experiencing. All of what you are experiencing is normal, for your stage of healing. If you have... more

Swelling and Tightness after 2.5 Months Following Facelift

If you still have swelling at 2.5 months, then you are not seeing your final result. Once the swelling resolves and the scar matures, the sensation of tightness should improve as well.

Swelling and tightness after facelift

It is common to have swelling after a facelift that lasts several months after surgery. Typically, this is significantly improved after the first month, but everyone heals at a different rate. The tightness will most likely improve over the next few months as the swelling continues to resolve. It is still fairly early in your healing process in which these symptoms will most likely improve over the next few months.