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Neck and Lower Facelift Are Too Tight?

I had a lower face and neck lift one week ago and there is a tight band extending across my neck from ear to ear. The tension is at best uncomfortable, often painful, and occasionally actually triggers a gag reflex. Is there anything that can be done to alleviate this tension? I couldn't live this way long term. I had a submental platysmaplasty, and sutures around and behind the ear.

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Dr. George Yang, MD
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Dr. Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS
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Dr. Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS
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Dr. Matthew Richardson, MD
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Dr. Matthew Richardson, MD
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Answered on Feb 17, 2018
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Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, MD
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Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, MD
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Dr. Anand D. Patel, MD
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Dr. Anand D. Patel, MD
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Dr. Mike Majmundar, MD
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Dr. Mike Majmundar, MD
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Answered on Mar 30, 2016
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Dr. Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast)
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Answered on Feb 2, 2016
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Dr. Young R. Cho, MD, PhD
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Dr. Young R. Cho, MD, PhD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Michele A. Shermak, MD
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Dr. Michele A. Shermak, MD
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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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