I am 4 weeks post op neck lift surgery. I have lumps under my chin that my doc says should go away, but if not, at 6 weeks post op he may give me a cortisone shot in the area. My neck looked great last week and I was super excited, but this week I seem to be developing some deep horizontal lines that weren't there pre-op. Is this from the swelling under my chin? Will massage help? Will getting rid of the lumps help? I've been using warm compresses 3 times a day. HELP!
May 7, 2019
Answer: Horizontal Lines, neck Thanks for writing,Swelling can certainly be an issue, but other things can do this also. Most importantly we don’t know what the operating plastic surgeon did. How much dissection, muscle work, open lipectomy. liposuction, topifoam, neck garment, how long did you wear it are just a few of the questions only you and your surgeon can answer. I would trust and follow your operating plastic surgeons post-op instructions carefully and completely. Relative to massage, it never hurt to massage, it help swelling and accelerates rates the maturation of scar. You’ll do well, good luck Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS
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May 7, 2019
Answer: Horizontal Lines, neck Thanks for writing,Swelling can certainly be an issue, but other things can do this also. Most importantly we don’t know what the operating plastic surgeon did. How much dissection, muscle work, open lipectomy. liposuction, topifoam, neck garment, how long did you wear it are just a few of the questions only you and your surgeon can answer. I would trust and follow your operating plastic surgeons post-op instructions carefully and completely. Relative to massage, it never hurt to massage, it help swelling and accelerates rates the maturation of scar. You’ll do well, good luck Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS
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May 7, 2019
Answer: Horizontal Lines After Neck Lift Dear Crismcc, It is best to follow your surgeons follow up instructions at this time. There are many different versions of neck lift surgery and without a copy of the operative notes understanding exactly what techniques were used its difficult to determine the possible cause of the horizontal lines. With that said massage may help soften the area. Stay in close contact with your surgeon so that he/she can walk you through the recovery phase. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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May 7, 2019
Answer: Horizontal Lines After Neck Lift Dear Crismcc, It is best to follow your surgeons follow up instructions at this time. There are many different versions of neck lift surgery and without a copy of the operative notes understanding exactly what techniques were used its difficult to determine the possible cause of the horizontal lines. With that said massage may help soften the area. Stay in close contact with your surgeon so that he/she can walk you through the recovery phase. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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