It has been 2 weeks since my neck lift . 2 days ago I developed a swollen and very painful gland on my right side on the jaw line . My ps is out of town and his nurse says she doesn't think this is related to the surgery , to see my primary dr . This is the most pain I have had during recovery . Is this common ? Thanks for any help . I feel kinda dumb going to the dr and telling him it hurts right under the incision .
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July 27, 2014
Answer: Painful Swollen Gland after Necklift - See your Surgeon
The product line that we carry for our patients to use after a facelift/neck lift is Obagi ZO. Dr. Obagi does not believe in moisturizer. He believes in making your skin healthy so that it can regulate the moisture. After a facelift you want to preserve your investment by keeping the skin active...
Laser doesn't work very well on stretch marks and can be risky to do on the neck. Lasering the neck can result in scarring, which is why many surgeons kaiser the face, but not the neck below the jawline.
Recovery time from a facelift and platysmaplasty varies from person to person, but patients can generally expect to be presentable within three weeks from surgery. Patients should expect swelling, bruising, and discoloration of the skin during this phase of recovery (swelling normally goes down...
