I am 2 weeks post face and neck lift. What can reduce under skin hardness? (Photo)

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No swelling but outer face and neck feel hard and thight, what can reduce under skin hardness? Also can I get a full body massage?

Francis Johns, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.Lymphatic massage will help to decrease the hardness and promote healing. Make sure it is with someone who is certified in Lymphatic massages, so that they know what they are doing and do not do anything to hurt the surgical results.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

As tissues heal, they may feel different than their final outcome.  Firmness around the tissue of a face and neck after a facelift is common for the first few weeks and typically resolves at around a month for most patients.  Best Dr. Anil Shah

Andrew Turk, MD, FACS · Answer

It is very common for firm or hard areas under the skin after 2 weeks undergoing a facelift. The healing process can take several weeks to months due to the lift of deeper facial  tissues resulting in the new shape of the face.In our practice, we commonly include facial lymphatic massages before and after the surgery. This helps lymphatic flow improve in the facial tissue to reduce swelling.  The timing of the facial  massages should be determined by your provider.I would not recommend a body massage until approved by your surgeon.

Evan Ransom, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the question and your photos. Some firmness under the skin is normal after facelift, as the skin is still re-adhering and shrink-wrapping. However, if there are isolated firm or tender areas, these should be checked by your surgeon. It could represent a small hematoma that would need to be drained in order to avoid compromising your result. Take care and good luck!

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

The tightness you are feeling is due to a scar which is forming under your skin where your facelift/necklift was done.  This is normal, in that everyone forms this scar as the body heals, and the scar initially tightens for about the 1st month or 2 and then gradually relaxes over 1-2 months.  Nothing has to be done about this, it will self correct.  As every surgeon can have their own post operative protocol for returning to other activity, check with your surgeon about your body massage before proceeding.

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