How soon may I swim laps after my neck lift?

A neck lift surgery is basically the same as a facelift when the majority of the changes involve tightening of the skin and tissue of the lower 1/3 of the face (jowls/jawline) and the neck. There are different degrees of lifting that may be necessary, and the recovery depends on how extensive of...

Hello and thank you for your question.  The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. I prefer a combination of direct lipectomy and liposuction of the neck.  A chin implant can be performed at the same time for improved jaw line contour.  I always use a medpor implant with...

Thank you for your question. I suggest that you remain patient and follow the recovery guidelines until you are fully healed. Please consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon because your surgeon may recommend some light lasering after the procedure as part of a post-recovery t...

Thank you for your question. I suggest that you consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon to discuss your recovery expectations and guidelines. Best wishes,

Thank you for your question. I suggest that you consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon to discuss your recommended recovery process. At a few weeks post-op, you are still very early in your healing process. Best wishes,

After a corset platysmaplasty, skin is pulled toward the middle.  That pull must be compensated by doing a lifting procedure laterally.  Although you may not need a facelift, neck lift incisions and pull laterally would also ideally be needed.