I'm 6 weeks into my healing and I'm still very swollen under my jaw. When I came home from the procedure I was swollen like a watermelon it was enormous. The swelling is about half the size it was but I'm concerned because it seems to have slowed down and staying the same size since about a week 1/2. I still can't go out in public because the swelling is so noticeable. I'm worried that something might be wrong and I don't see my doctor till next week. What can I do to help with the swelling until I see him again or should I ask to see him early?
Answer: Post Neck Lift Swelling Though recovery from a surgical #necklift varies from person to person, patients are generally presentable within three weeks from surgery and #swelling is not at all uncommon. Generally, it will take approximately 7-10 days for the early healing in which many patients feel comfortable being in public at this stage. Most #bruising is low on the neck and may easily be covered by clothing. Also, wearing a #compression garment may be suggested the first week and then nightly for up to six weeks.
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Answer: Post Neck Lift Swelling Though recovery from a surgical #necklift varies from person to person, patients are generally presentable within three weeks from surgery and #swelling is not at all uncommon. Generally, it will take approximately 7-10 days for the early healing in which many patients feel comfortable being in public at this stage. Most #bruising is low on the neck and may easily be covered by clothing. Also, wearing a #compression garment may be suggested the first week and then nightly for up to six weeks.
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November 10, 2014
Answer: Consult with your surgeon At this point, it is best that you follow up with your surgeon or his/her clinical team. What you describe in your question should be addressed immediately.
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November 10, 2014
Answer: Consult with your surgeon At this point, it is best that you follow up with your surgeon or his/her clinical team. What you describe in your question should be addressed immediately.
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August 5, 2014
Answer: Neck Lift Swelling Although swelling is mostly resolved in the majority of patients within the first 3 months it may not be in all and waiting a year is often required for those. Excessive bruising, hematoma or seroma early on, prior history of neck surgery, and other factors will delay this process. On the other hand, a second opinion may be helpful as well as regular visits with your plastic surgeon. Often lymphatic massage, ultrasound, low salt diet among other recommendations may be helpful for many.
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August 5, 2014
Answer: Neck Lift Swelling Although swelling is mostly resolved in the majority of patients within the first 3 months it may not be in all and waiting a year is often required for those. Excessive bruising, hematoma or seroma early on, prior history of neck surgery, and other factors will delay this process. On the other hand, a second opinion may be helpful as well as regular visits with your plastic surgeon. Often lymphatic massage, ultrasound, low salt diet among other recommendations may be helpful for many.
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May 27, 2015
Answer: Neck Lift Swelling Following Surgery
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May 27, 2015
Answer: Neck Lift Swelling Following Surgery
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March 16, 2013
Answer: Swelling after neck lift
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March 16, 2013
Answer: Swelling after neck lift
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