Puckering on Chin Incision 2 Weeks Post Op, Will It Smooth Out?

asked 4 months ago by Judy4040 in Conroe, TX
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
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Tags: chin, 2 weeks post-op, incision, puckering

I am two weeks out from neck lift surgery. Behind my chin incision, I have deep puckering to my neck. I think this was a traditional lift as he cut me behind the ears. Did something go wrong, or will it eventially smooth out?

6 answers to Puckering on Chin Incision 2 Weeks Post Op, Will It Smooth Out?

Puckering concern

It is difficult to answer your question without seeing your pictures – you should consider posting images showing your areas of concern. Some puckering is very common and typically improves with time and massage.

Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

seattleface.com

Ask the surgeon if skin was removed at the chin incision ... if so then

Hi Judy4040, Most likely the puckered incision will continue to improve since you are so soon after surgery. I don't like to remove skin from the incision under the chin, because it could potentially cause puckering on the ends of the incision, but not in the middle. The more skin that was removed, the greater the puckering. If I only remove less than 1/4" of skin at this chin incision, then I don't think it will do much to help remove skin from the neck... more

George Yang, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

A puckered chin incision should even out with time

It can take up to a few months for incisions to even out. If the incision site remains thick a steroid injection may help to facilitate the healing process and make it go down quicker. Without an actual picture to look at it is difficult to give a thorough analysis. I would follow up with your surgeon. Regardless, patience and a tincture of time is often the most appropriate treatment plan.

Todd C. Miller, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

Skin is puckered after neck lift

The skin puckering after the neck lift will often smooth out as the area heals and recovers. Chances are best if you did have a full face and neck lift. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Puckering of chin incision should smooth out with time.

Photos or better yet an actual exam would help in the evaluation of this problem. That said, 2 weeks is very early to make any determination of the final outcome. Patience and time will correct many of the early small irregularities seen after surgery. Follow up with your surgeon and voice your concerns. Your surgeon is in the best position to advise you.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Puckering Chin incision

Without an examination much less a photograph, it is impossible to advise you. Your surgeon is in the best position to tell you if what our are seeing s normal healing or a complication. In most cases local scar massage and time often and smooth most scars. Check with your surgeon.

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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