I am a 60 yr old female and I would like to know if I have to take Medrol after a neck lift. I have Osteoporosis and read that it may worsen brittle bones. Would it be okay to refuse this medication or is there another one with less side effects? Thank you
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Depending on the level of laxity, the effects of a neck lift will certainly outlast the effects of non-surgical treatments. The presence of banding down the front of the #neck, and, amount of excess skin and condition of your skin are among some factors which determine if you are a #candidate...
Thank you for your question. The tightness does fade after a week or so. The swelling unfortunately goes the way of gravity, and winds up in the neck. This tends to pass in a couple of weeks, and faster if you wear a compression garment around the chin/neck area. I hope this helps.
"These are all natural parts of the aging process. What we can do is try preventative treatments or get a neck lift / face lift earlier in the aging process. There are numerous non-surgical options available, and some can be used in combination to get best outcomes, but you would need a...
