After a facelift and neck lift how long do you recommend wearing a chin strap?

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Arnold Almonte, DO · Answer

My patients undergo a dressing change on post-op day 1, and the bulkier dressing is replaced with the facial garment/chin support that you're referring to. I have my patients wear that for 1 week, being able to remove it for showers and for short periods of time during the day. Definitely wear it while sleeping. Sutures are removed at 7-10 days and the garment is discontinued. I hope that helped.

Reza Momeni, MD, FACS · Answer

In our practice, we recommend it for 12 hours a day for 7 days.  Each surgeon has his or her own protocol that should be followed by their patients, since surgeons' techniques and surgeries are not all the same.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

After a facelift, I generally have the patient wear a chin strip from the 2nd postoperative day to the 7th postoperative day. For the first two days, I place a compressive dressing, which is removed on postop day one and replaced with a lighter dressing.  Although I have not seen much utility in the use of a strap beyond a week, some patients feel more comfortable wearing it at night for several weeks.  This protocol is variable from surgeon to surgeon.

Suzanne Kim Doud Galli, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

There are many different manoeuvres that come under the label of neck lift. Your best bet would be to follow your own surgeon's postop instructions.

Bryan Friedman, DO · Answer

I like to recommend the strap for one week after the surgery.  The second week after surgery I ask it to be worn while in the housealso, avoid any quick head or neck jerking movements in this time as it can hinder the healing face lift flaps.  Regards

After a facelift and neck lift how long do you recommend wearing a chin strap?

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Answer: Chin strap

Answer: Chin strap

Answer: Two weeks

Answer: Two weeks

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After a facelift and neck lift how long do you recommend wearing a chin strap?

Answers (10)

Answer: Chin strap

Answer: Chin strap

Answer: Two weeks

Answer: Two weeks

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