Had Laser Lipo 4.5 months ago. Is this area in the center of my neck loose skin, scar tissue, or platysmal muscle? It appeared at about three weeks post-surgery. I lean away from it being platysmal because when I force my platysmal muscles to show, the area is between the muscles and doesn’t seem related to them. The area feels like a hard little band, and I have it at all times including at rest. It is not visible when I put my head back but I can still feel it with my fingers. Thank you.
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January 29, 2025
Answer: Had chin lipo (laser) 4.5 months ago. Is this band in the center of my neck loose skin, scar tissue or platysmal muscle?
Chin liposuction can be performed safely in the office under local anesthesia without much discomfort. We use a numbing solution where our patients feel the first injection, but start to become very numb after that. The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes and can be an...
At 10 days post op, it is too soon to worry about your result. Wearing a compression garment will expedite the healing process. Follow up with your surgeon on a routine basis for a nice recovery.
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Sybile Val, M.D.
Atlanta, GA
K. Roxanne Grawe, MD (license permanently revoked) says:
Thank you for your question! Yes, you're able to get lymphatic massage to any area where liposuction was performed. You could also try to massage out the area yourself with firm pressure using your hands. You could perform this twice daily and we typically recommend our patients start doing this...
