Lower face/necklift (with platysma tightening) after limited incision parathyroid surgery. Any suggestions?

I usually tell my patients that it can take anywhere from 3-6 months before all of the swelling and irregularities in the neck settle down.  Usually it's much quicker than that, but by 3 months you should be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.  It also all depends on how...

The lymph node system that is involved with upper extremity lymphedema (axillary or armpit nodes) is not the lymph system that drains the head and neck area, so they are really two separate areas of lymph drainage. Thus any facelift procedure should not adversely affect your lymphedema issue....

All surgical #procedures carry some degree of #risk. The suitability of your procedures and any specific risks may be determined during you #consultation. However, based on this evaluation, your board certified plastic surgeons will create a custom surgical plan, detailing specific techniques...

If you feel that your face does not reflect how young you feel on the inside, a facelift may be the solution to help you look and feel younger. During your consultation, your doctor will evaluate your skin texture and elasticity, as well as your underlying skin structure and your facial bone ...

Light oral sedation with you awake, but sedated is an excellent option.  You will be able to talk (and hear), and depending on the local anesthesia for the numbing.Make sure this is not a long procedure as you don't really want to keep taking medication orally during your procedure.  And make s...

Every surgeon has their own opinion regarding the compression garment.  Occasionally I will use one depending on the needs of the patient.  The most important thing is to follow your surgeon's post operative instructions for a good outcome.