I had a neck lift with platysmaplasty two days ago. How long does the swelling last around the area of the platysma? I have been icing it but was wondering if heat might feel better.
Answer: Neck lift swelling Neck lift swelling varies widely from a little to a lot.Also it's resolution varies but in most the majority goes down in the first 2-3 weeks.Ice on and off the first 2-3 days is helpful after that not so much.Ask your doctor about their feeling regarding warmth and or anti inflammatorys,their use is sometimes controversial depending on the surgeon.If you do use heat at some point you need to be extra careful it isn 't too hot for you can give yourself a burn if it is placed on an area that is still numb from durgery
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Answer: Neck lift swelling Neck lift swelling varies widely from a little to a lot.Also it's resolution varies but in most the majority goes down in the first 2-3 weeks.Ice on and off the first 2-3 days is helpful after that not so much.Ask your doctor about their feeling regarding warmth and or anti inflammatorys,their use is sometimes controversial depending on the surgeon.If you do use heat at some point you need to be extra careful it isn 't too hot for you can give yourself a burn if it is placed on an area that is still numb from durgery
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