Still swollen under the jawline 8 weeks after face and neck lift. Is this normal? (Photo)

The short answer is yes this can be expected, especially if a lot of work was done.Swelling in the neck after facelift is very common. It may persist for several weeks to months.Massage may be helpful, although there are no published trials showing this. Steroid injections may be beneficial as well, especially if swelling becomes thickened and firm. There are, however, downsides to steroids including skin thinning and broken capillaries. The best thing is time- it does improve and should resolve.

The situation implies that you had some thermal treatment to the skin. Is this the case? Laser or ultrasonic treatment generates thermal damage that can create scarring in prolonged healing.

There is always a chance for swelling after a face and neck lift. Massage is recommended along with warm compresses to the area. If this persists you may consider talking to you doctor about getting a dilute steroid injection underneath the neck. Good luck!

Some people will still have swelling in the neck at 8 weeks post-op.  This is especially true for men since the skin is thicker.  Keep up with the massage, and also use some warm compresses.  It should resolve.    

Thank you for your question and posted photograph.Scar tissue formation will peak at 6-8 weeks. Over the upcoming months, your initial scar tissue will "remodel" and soften. Keep up with the massage. Unless there is actually a pocket of fluid under the skin that needs to be aspirated, it appears that you are doing all the right things. I hope this helps.- Dr. Bryson Richards