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How Long to Wait Before Neck Lift Revision?

asked 2 years ago by sizzorgirl67 in Chicago
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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I had a neck lift 3 weeks ago and under my chin is more wrinkled then before and I have hard lumps that I can see and feel. I had lipo and the muscle repaired, It's not right I can tell and every time I look in the mirror I hate what I see I work in a salon. I just want it fixed, how long of a wait?

13 answers to How Long to Wait Before Neck Lift Revision?

Hold the neck revision

The swelling and look that you are having 3 weeks after surgery is very common. It can take 6 months for the lumps and bumps to improve. Massaging the area can help to speed up the process a little more. Keep the lines of communication open with your surgeon and tell him what worries you.

Gustavo A. Diaz, MD
Charlotte Facial Plastic Surgeon

Neck lift revision

Being that you are only three weeks post-ooperative from a neck lift, ytou have to give it time to heal. The swelling wil lgo down and perhaps the lumpiness as well.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Wait at least 6 months before a neck lift revision.

Most plastic surgeons will have somewhat variable opinion as to when to provide for a revision or touch-up type procedure after facelift or neck lift surgery. As a general rule the longer the time-period the greater the ease of a revision surgery can be performed technically and likely the better the result. Many physicians will recommend a one-year wait period and this is sound advice. But there is likely a number of physicians who will perform revision procedures... more

David Q. Santos, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Neck lift problems

Hardness, uneveness can occur for a long time(months) after any procedure. I would be very cautious about doing anything else at the moment and probably recommend dilute kenalog injections to accelerate the healing process.

Edward J. Domanskis, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Consider ultrasound along with massage and lymphatic drainage only

This is a normal appearance after necklift procedures and it does resolve more quickly with massage, lymphatic drainage and gentle ultrasound treatment. Allow up to 6 months for final results and do not have revision surgery too soon as this may prolong the swelling and delay the normal healing process. Be patient and follow up with your surgeon.

Harrison C. Putman III, MD
Peoria Facial Plastic Surgeon

Neck Lift Revision Facelift Surgery

Three weeks is early after neck lift surgery to have further procedures performed. As plastic surgeons have already stated, generally time is the best option as the skin and tissues continue to tighten and improve over the next several months after neck lift surgery. Neck massage may help. Speak with your face lift plastic surgeon to help determine appropriate options for you.

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.potomacplasticsurgery.com

Lumps after neck lift

It's not uncommon to have focal areas of swelling, thickening, or muscle spasm 3 weeks after surgery. They are all issues that will improve with just patience. I would also encourage you to wait 6 months before any revision surgery. Nothing to add in the meantime except massage.

Kevin Robertson, MD
Madison Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.robertsonplasticsurgery.com

Normal post-operative recovery

After surgery for the neck, it is very normal to get areas of wrinkling and induration early post-operatively. Twice daily lymphatic massage and compression wear at night will improve results.

Marisa Lawrence, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Neck lift revision

It is best to wait at least 6 months before revising any deformities of the neck. I suspect some of the irregularities will improve over time with massage. Avoid steroid injections as this will just complicate the picture and cause another problem, fat atrophy. If no significant change occurs by 6 months, revising the neck is safe. You may require fat injections into the central upper neck as well as suturing the platysma in the midline to create a smooth jaw and neckline. I have seen... more

Richard Chaffoo, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Neck lift revision for lumps.

Unfortunately, it may take at least 3-6 months for the tightness to go away. I would not use steroid injections on this as it will "dissolve" fat. You may need fat injections if too much fat was removed. Get a second opinion from a very experienced facelift surgeon.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Neck lift

You may find continued improvement with tightening for six months after the surgery. See your surgeon to see what they say about timing for revision but you shouldn't do anything until this surgery has had a chance to develop into the mature result that it eventually will.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Revision surgery after neck lift

What you see after 3 weeks will change quite a lot over the next months. It may still leave you unhappy with the result. I recommend to wait a minimum of 9 months before a good secondary surgery should be performed. Healing will take at least that long and it is not in your best interest to rush into this too early.

Frank P. Fechner, MD
Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drfechner.com

Revision or secondary neck lift surgery

This appearance is very common 3 weeks after surgery. It will improve. IF you remain dissatisfied, you should wait at least 3-4 months to allow tissues to soften and mature prior to any revision. Proceeding prior to that will likely only cause more problems than it will solve.