How long before I can expect relief from very tight neck after face and necklift w/ platysmaplasty and liposuction 6 weeks ago?

The healing process in general can take up to one month for the majority of swelling to subside, incisions to close, sutures to come out, and for bruising to completely go away. #Recovery time from a #facelift varies from person to person, but patients can generally expect to be presentable within three weeks from surgery. Patients should expect swelling, bruising, and discoloration of the skin during this phase of recovery (swelling normally goes down after 48 hours; most bruising will go away within two weeks). When the skin is separated from the underlying tissues during surgery, small sensory #nerves are cut. Varying degrees of numbness will be present after surgery and will improve gradually as the nerves reconnect to the skin. This process can take from 2-6 months for face, neck and cheeks, and to 9-12 months for the forehead and scalp. Muscle weakness may also be present around the mouth especially if liposuction is used. This typically recovers fully in the months after surgery. 
As the nerves regenerate, the itching, burning, tingling and shooting #sensations will occur. Ice, moisturizers and gentle #massaging are helpful during this phase of the #healing process. Frequently there is a tight feeling in the neck, jawline and cheek after a facelift. During surgery, not only the skin but the underlying muscles are tightened to create a better and longer lasting result. Additionally, the #swelling will move downward in the first week and the neck will feel even tighter. Do not be alarmed: the sensation will decrease during the first month. 
Some degree of firmness or lumpiness under the skin is normal after surgery and will resolve with time. Local #massage of the areas may accelerate the resolution of this problem, which normally takes 2-4 months to disappear completely.The marks from a facelift can easily hidden with “camouflage” make-up which you can learn how to apply. The scars from a facelift mature within six to twelve months from the surgery date. It is during this time that the rejuvenating effects of the facelift will become apparent and the real result will be seen. If you have certain concerns about the procedures and #healing process, it is recommended to call your board-certified surgeon or their medical staff and discuss those #concerns.

A sensation of tightness in the neck is somewhat common after a neck lift. Trust your PS. This tight feeling will go away. However, some PS place a suture from the mastoid area across the neck to the opposite mastoid. If you doctor did this with permanent suture, it may need to be adjusted. 

Hello.  Congratulations on your surgery!  The tightness, just like bruising and swelling, will resolve in time.  I have never had a case where it did not come around to normal with time (knock on wood).  Your surgeon has probably told you the same.  Attend all of your post op appointments and bring your observations to the attention of your surgeon.  He/she will be able to determine if all is going according to schedule.  If still concerned or if it worsens, see a board certified plastic surgeon.

Tightness can be typical after your procedure. It takes a couple of weeks before the skin begins to feel normal after your procedure. Tightness is a common side effect, but it should begin to feel better within a month. I hope this helps.

This is very common after face lift surgery.  The combination of lifting and tightening the deeper tissues, combined with normal post-operative swelling results in the sensation of tightness.  You can expect relaxation of your tissues over the first six months and resolution of your swelling over three months.  Be patient, as this will improve as time goes by.