I would appreciate your advice on my neck lift gone wrong?

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I had a full face lift and neck lift with liposuction on my neck four weeks ago. Incisions on temples and around my ears. I have an indention under my chin and soft line of raised skin on right side. Left side has lump and raised up skin that feels soft. I would appreciate your medical opinion/advise. This can't be normal!!

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I suggest that you consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon to review your recovery guidelines. You are early in your healing process and should find improvement over time.
Best wishes,

Pejman Aflaki, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. These area of irregularity are likely related to
swelling/edema and usually resolve as the healing continues. They may go on
and become indurated and form bands of scar tissue under the skin. Your surgeon
may initiate lymphatic massage and sometimes steroid injection to soften them
up. Specific management plan is made by your surgeon on a case by case
basis.  It's important that you see your surgeon frequently. Best!
Pej Aflaki, M.D.
Johns Hopkins-trained plastic surgeon

Brian K. Machida, MD, FACS · Answer

At this point, you need to give yourself more time and more healing.  Its best to follow up with your original surgeon to have your concerns addressed.

Val Lambros, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

this is pretty normal for a month. It will take months for everything to smooth out. You can do some gentle massage

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