How Much Swelling and Bruising Will I Get from Neck Liposuction and Lift?

hello cbowlin  While each patient is different, as a general rule, patients can expect to recover from their necklift in about three weeks.  During recovery, patients experience swelling, which should go down after two days, and bruising or discoloration, which will disappear in about two weeks. #swelling #bruising

Thank you for your question.  Neck Liposuction will cause more trauma to the skin (than just neck lift) therefore I would suggest bruising and swelling may take about 2 weeks to settle.  I will always strap my patients chin after neck liposuction to ensure that swelling and bruising can be reduced as much as possible.  Please see your plastic surgeon for regular follow ups.All The Best 

Neck lift recovery, on average, takes 12 days. The first night you will have a dressing on around the neck that will be removed the next morning. Afterwards, we have our patients wear a light elastic band around the neck the first week as much as possible. Also, the first week, we recommend no heavy lifting, working out, or bending over. So, this week, you can't lift your kids or your pets or tend to your garden. You really want to take it easy otherwise you'll worsen the bruising and swelling.On day 7, the stitches are generally removed, you're allowed to wear makeup in our practice, and we allow you to start working out. The problem with the second week is the bruising and swelling. You can do things around the house but you may not want to be seen at work or by your friends until day 12 after surgery.