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Scar Concerns and Tightness After Neck Liposuction

asked 3 years ago by tonymia in orlando
Latest answer by W. Tracy Hankins, MD
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Tags: neck, fat reduction, scar

I had submental Liposuction, and the scar under my neck is small but is tough and half of it is pinkish. I do have a keloid on my chest so this worries me. I am using a silicone products, any other suggestions? Also, more importantly, my center neck muscle is still very tight, is this an issue?

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2 answers to Scar Concerns and Tightness After Neck Liposuction

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Massage is very important after liposuction

Massage after liposuction is important to encourage lymphatic drainage.  A poor scar in this area would be extremely uncommon, as opposed to the chest because of differences in skin thickness.
W. Tracy Hankins, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Scar Management

Scar managment depends on how far out from the surgical trauma. Early scar formation is disorganized ( bird's nest of scar) which typically starts to remodel and smooth starting around the 3-4 weeks following. I usually suggest light massage starting at 3 weeks with VitE...this really only minimizes friction and irritation at the site, controls swelling and stimulates scar reorganization. I start silicone sheets (you can find them at your local pharmacy store) or Scar Guard at 4-6 weeks with in more
John Philip Connors III, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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