It's 5 weeks after neck lift surgery. I still have severe swelling and a long tube/roll of raised and rigid tissue at the adams apple level of my neck. My PS has treated this with steroid injections at 2 weeks and 5FU injection at 4 weeks. My PS has been vague as to the cause and I have been told it will eventually heal. I am skeptical. Do you have any thoughts on what might have happened?
Answer: Firm Ridge After Neck Lift Explained Although the majority of the swelling is mostly resolved in the majority of patients by 3 months, it may not be in all and waiting a year is often required for those. The linear ridge of swelling at the bottom of the neck can be caused by the drain if used, serum (seroma), blood (hematoma) or an edema ridge as fluids run downhill especially if your chin was in a down position during the early healing process which traps edema in a roll of skin. Often lymphatic massage, ultrasound, low salt diet among other recommendations may be helpful for many. Regular follow up with your plastic surgeon is indicated. Use of dilute steroid mixed with 5FU is often very helpful in my experience to speed the resolution, but this will take some time to completely resolve which is the case most often in my experience. It sounds like your plastic surgeon is doing the right things.
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Answer: Firm Ridge After Neck Lift Explained Although the majority of the swelling is mostly resolved in the majority of patients by 3 months, it may not be in all and waiting a year is often required for those. The linear ridge of swelling at the bottom of the neck can be caused by the drain if used, serum (seroma), blood (hematoma) or an edema ridge as fluids run downhill especially if your chin was in a down position during the early healing process which traps edema in a roll of skin. Often lymphatic massage, ultrasound, low salt diet among other recommendations may be helpful for many. Regular follow up with your plastic surgeon is indicated. Use of dilute steroid mixed with 5FU is often very helpful in my experience to speed the resolution, but this will take some time to completely resolve which is the case most often in my experience. It sounds like your plastic surgeon is doing the right things.
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Answer: Neck Lift Healing Thank you for your question. Every patient is so different from a healing perspective. On average it can take one year or longer for all of the skin recoil to occur. It can be stressful. Follow your surgeon's post-op regime. He/She wants you to have a great result as well.Best wishes.
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Answer: Neck Lift Healing Thank you for your question. Every patient is so different from a healing perspective. On average it can take one year or longer for all of the skin recoil to occur. It can be stressful. Follow your surgeon's post-op regime. He/She wants you to have a great result as well.Best wishes.
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August 8, 2017
Answer: Raised Tissue After Neck Lift I am sorry to read of your disappointment. It would be helpful to know more about the surgical techniques applied during the procedures as you may benefit from additional surgery to better correct your concern. Usually, it's best to wait at least 6 to 12 months depending on the reason for a #revision. Your procedure should always be performed by a #PlasticSurgeon who is board-certified and has a great deal of experience specializing in the types of cosmetic procedures you have endured. Additionally, you should feel confident and comfortable with the doctor you choose. Whether it is the same doctor who did your original surgery, or, you feel it necessary to seek a new one.
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August 8, 2017
Answer: Raised Tissue After Neck Lift I am sorry to read of your disappointment. It would be helpful to know more about the surgical techniques applied during the procedures as you may benefit from additional surgery to better correct your concern. Usually, it's best to wait at least 6 to 12 months depending on the reason for a #revision. Your procedure should always be performed by a #PlasticSurgeon who is board-certified and has a great deal of experience specializing in the types of cosmetic procedures you have endured. Additionally, you should feel confident and comfortable with the doctor you choose. Whether it is the same doctor who did your original surgery, or, you feel it necessary to seek a new one.
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