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When should I be able to stop massaging under jawline and neck area after a necklift /platysmaplasty ?

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kittygirl4156Sep 25, 2022

I have seen photos of necklifts a few months post surgery and some people have some relaxation of tissue and bands on the neck area. Is this normal?

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