Will wearing a post-surgical face mask ("garment") for up to two weeks post-surgery cause any permanent damage to the skin and nerves, i.e. will long garment wear compromise the results?
Answer: Longterm compression after facelift Wearing a compression dressing after a facelift is usually not needed beyond one or two days after your procedure. It may even cause harm if it is tight and worn for longer periods. I would discuss with your surgeon what is usually done in his/her practice and why.
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Answer: Longterm compression after facelift Wearing a compression dressing after a facelift is usually not needed beyond one or two days after your procedure. It may even cause harm if it is tight and worn for longer periods. I would discuss with your surgeon what is usually done in his/her practice and why.
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April 9, 2018
Answer: Garment Usually a postoperative garment is changed 1 day after surgery and then an elastic garment that is snug but not tight is used for 1-2 weeks. If you have a postop garment that feels too tight and is not planned on being changed for a while, it may be best to change it anyways to ensure everything is healing well.
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April 9, 2018
Answer: Garment Usually a postoperative garment is changed 1 day after surgery and then an elastic garment that is snug but not tight is used for 1-2 weeks. If you have a postop garment that feels too tight and is not planned on being changed for a while, it may be best to change it anyways to ensure everything is healing well.
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Answer: Neck strap A properly fitting neck strap should be comfortable and not too tight. It will help reshape with the neck skin over the underlying muscles if a true open neck reshaping procedure was performed. It also helps the patient to not flex their necks during this healing process.
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Answer: Neck strap A properly fitting neck strap should be comfortable and not too tight. It will help reshape with the neck skin over the underlying muscles if a true open neck reshaping procedure was performed. It also helps the patient to not flex their necks during this healing process.
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April 11, 2018
Answer: Post operative garment after face lift Thank you for your question. In my practice I do not recommend any long term use of a compression garment after a face lift. Occasional use may help with discomfort and a swollen, heavy feeling but care must be taken as the skin is often numb and could be compromised it the garment rubs or is too tight. I recommend you discuss this with your board certified plastic surgeon and abide by their protocol.
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April 11, 2018
Answer: Post operative garment after face lift Thank you for your question. In my practice I do not recommend any long term use of a compression garment after a face lift. Occasional use may help with discomfort and a swollen, heavy feeling but care must be taken as the skin is often numb and could be compromised it the garment rubs or is too tight. I recommend you discuss this with your board certified plastic surgeon and abide by their protocol.
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April 10, 2018
Answer: Bandages after facelift In my practice, I use a surgical wrap for 24 hrs after the face and/or neck lift. The bandage is removed the day after surgery and we help you wash your hair (as well as check the surgery site). I do recommend an elastic garment to use at your comfort for 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. We call the elastic garment a "jaw bra" and I think it provides a little extra support during the initial healing. The elastic should be snug but not tight and if it is too uncomfortable you can take it off. Every surgeon has a slightly different protocol. I know great surgeons that always recommend using a bandage after a facelift and surgeons who never use it. My advise is to work closely with your surgeon and follow his or her recommendations to get the best results possible and promote healing.Hope this helps!
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April 10, 2018
Answer: Bandages after facelift In my practice, I use a surgical wrap for 24 hrs after the face and/or neck lift. The bandage is removed the day after surgery and we help you wash your hair (as well as check the surgery site). I do recommend an elastic garment to use at your comfort for 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. We call the elastic garment a "jaw bra" and I think it provides a little extra support during the initial healing. The elastic should be snug but not tight and if it is too uncomfortable you can take it off. Every surgeon has a slightly different protocol. I know great surgeons that always recommend using a bandage after a facelift and surgeons who never use it. My advise is to work closely with your surgeon and follow his or her recommendations to get the best results possible and promote healing.Hope this helps!
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