Can someone please tell me after 4weeks why my neck looks this way and what I can do to help it. My doctor just told me to massage it but I feel like I need to do more. Its looking worse as swelling is going down.
Answer: Necklift results It looks like you'll most likely need a revision surgery to address the contour irregularities, which may be caused by excessive scar tissue, fat and/or problematic skin redraping. Please wait a few months before considering another surgery, and in the meantime continue to massage as advised.
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Answer: Necklift results It looks like you'll most likely need a revision surgery to address the contour irregularities, which may be caused by excessive scar tissue, fat and/or problematic skin redraping. Please wait a few months before considering another surgery, and in the meantime continue to massage as advised.
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Answer: Healing Post Neck Lift Thank you for your question. What you show in your photo is not uncommon. You are one month into a one year healing course. Skin has to recoil after a lift and it takes time. Massage will help. Communicate your concerns with your surgeon. He/She wants you to have a great result as well. It can be hard to stay patient!
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Answer: Healing Post Neck Lift Thank you for your question. What you show in your photo is not uncommon. You are one month into a one year healing course. Skin has to recoil after a lift and it takes time. Massage will help. Communicate your concerns with your surgeon. He/She wants you to have a great result as well. It can be hard to stay patient!
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June 20, 2018
Answer: Neck lift Hello! It appears that the neck was subjected to aggressive liposuction and compression, resulting in dense adherence to the underlying muscle. The pleated appearance is unusual, and in my experience does not resolve on its own. The tissue needs to be liberated from the underlying tissues and re-draped. This would require a face/neck lift approach in order to give proper access. Massage is always helpful, but in this case I would not wait long to get an opinion from a local professional. Dr Camp
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June 20, 2018
Answer: Neck lift Hello! It appears that the neck was subjected to aggressive liposuction and compression, resulting in dense adherence to the underlying muscle. The pleated appearance is unusual, and in my experience does not resolve on its own. The tissue needs to be liberated from the underlying tissues and re-draped. This would require a face/neck lift approach in order to give proper access. Massage is always helpful, but in this case I would not wait long to get an opinion from a local professional. Dr Camp
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August 1, 2017
Answer: Unhappy with Neck Lift Results 4 Weeks Post Op I can understand your concern one month following your procedure. However, it may still be too soon to panic. Though recovery from a surgical #necklift varies from person to person, patients are generally presentable within three weeks from surgery. Generally, it will take approximately 7-10 days for the early healing in which many patients feel comfortable being in public at this stage. Most #bruising is low on the neck and may easily be covered by clothing. Also, wearing a #compression garment may be suggested the first week and then nightly for up to six weeks. The #incision scars from a necklift can typically be hidden well and are not located within eye level to be immediately noticed. These #scars “mature” within six to twelve months from the surgery date. The term mature implies they will soften and fade away. During this time, the rejuvenating effects of the necklift will become most obvious and the neck feels the most normal (ex. little discomfort, soft, normal sensation, no more post-op firmness). Following this stage, the true restorative effects of your necklift result will be apparent. If during your healing, you have any concerns, it is suggested to call your board-certified surgeon or their medical staff and discuss those #concerns.
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August 1, 2017
Answer: Unhappy with Neck Lift Results 4 Weeks Post Op I can understand your concern one month following your procedure. However, it may still be too soon to panic. Though recovery from a surgical #necklift varies from person to person, patients are generally presentable within three weeks from surgery. Generally, it will take approximately 7-10 days for the early healing in which many patients feel comfortable being in public at this stage. Most #bruising is low on the neck and may easily be covered by clothing. Also, wearing a #compression garment may be suggested the first week and then nightly for up to six weeks. The #incision scars from a necklift can typically be hidden well and are not located within eye level to be immediately noticed. These #scars “mature” within six to twelve months from the surgery date. The term mature implies they will soften and fade away. During this time, the rejuvenating effects of the necklift will become most obvious and the neck feels the most normal (ex. little discomfort, soft, normal sensation, no more post-op firmness). Following this stage, the true restorative effects of your necklift result will be apparent. If during your healing, you have any concerns, it is suggested to call your board-certified surgeon or their medical staff and discuss those #concerns.
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February 7, 2019
Answer: Neck lift gone wrong. What can I do to help it? Can not tell from the photos if you were treated with a full open facelift... If this persists, then reopening the area would be beneficial in order to achieve a smoother and tighter contour of the neck area. Without more specific details, it's not possible to give an accurate opinion. In the meantime, the massage with help.
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February 7, 2019
Answer: Neck lift gone wrong. What can I do to help it? Can not tell from the photos if you were treated with a full open facelift... If this persists, then reopening the area would be beneficial in order to achieve a smoother and tighter contour of the neck area. Without more specific details, it's not possible to give an accurate opinion. In the meantime, the massage with help.
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