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I am 6 weeks post op from facelift/platysmaplasty, can I go back to yoga/pilates?

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SminkyMar 11, 2015

My neck is tight and I don't have full range of movement yet, I'm concerned that I will stretch everything out if I strain the muscles in my neck and be back where I started.

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