When Will I See Results After a Neck Lift?

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I had the procedure 10 days ago and at first I had a lot of jiggly fluid under my chin the ps gave me a steroid and it went down but is still there. I told him I was concerned and he said to wait a month to "see " if it needs to be fixed. I feel very anxious. Im 42 and usaully heal pretty fast

Frank P. Fechner, MD · Answer

then this should be removed. It sounds like you could have a seroma. Your plastic surgeon's examination must have shown something different given that he treated it with steroids.

Trevor M. Born, MD · Answer

If you still have fluid under your chin you should see your Plastic Surgeon and have it drained.  The fluid can prolong the healing and cause extra scar tissue that can take a long time to resolve.  The fluid may need to be drained on a repeated basis- daily or every other day until it resolves.

	With Kind Regards.

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

In some individuals, it can take a month or more to see the results of the improvement in the neck area although generally you should see some improvement right away compared to the preoperative photographs. Prolonged swelling can delay those results, however, Unfortunately, even if you need a touch-up, it is best to wait and follow the advice of your surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

If you have fluid in your neck it is most likely seroma or hematoma which is best treated by aspiration.  Once that settles down you have to wait months for the final result.

Robert M. Freund, MD · Answer

Any amount of swelling in the neck can be visualized for a very long time. For example, if your cheek was a bit swollen it may be hard to see the difference form the opposite cheek, but a small amount of swelling in the neck completely changes your profile. The good news is that this is normal and will resolve eventually.

	Keep your chin up!

When Will I See Results After a Neck Lift?

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Answer: Neck lift and fluid

Answer: Neck lift and fluid

Answer: A small amount of swelling can be seen for a long time

Answer: A small amount of swelling can be seen for a long time

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When Will I See Results After a Neck Lift?

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Answer: Neck lift and fluid

Answer: Neck lift and fluid

Answer: A small amount of swelling can be seen for a long time

Answer: A small amount of swelling can be seen for a long time

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