The Jackson Pratt drains were in for a week and where the tubes were is now a ridge around the front of my neck. There is a little fluid but mostly it feels hard. It has been 2 weeks. Also my ears are completely numb and the cut under my chin is 2 inches long and red and raised. My neck is so tight that I cannot look up. I am terrified that I will have an ugly rope around my neck forever. My ps says it is not a scar but what is it?
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It is important that you have completed going through the weight loss process before you embark on a facial and neck rejuvenation journey. I recommend that you maintain a stable weight for at least one year before undergoing a neck lift surgery to make sure you will have the most satisfactory...
It's difficult to say without the benefit of a formal evaluation. This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.
Hello kaytee1 While each patient is different, as a general rule, patients can expect to recover from their necklift in about three weeks. During recovery, patients experience swelling, which should go down after two days, and bruising or discoloration, which will disappear in about two weeks. ...