Could a Neck Lift Cause a Blood Clot?

These questions must be directed urgently to your primary surgeon.  Visual changes after eyelid surgery, particularly some transient blurry vision, are common, but need to be addressed thoroughly.  Clotted blood beneath neck skin is also a common problem after necklift, and may require secondary (minor) surgical evacuation if large enough.  Can compromise airway (very serious) if arterial.

It is uncommon to get a blood clot after a neck lifting procedure. However, it is not uncommon to get a small hematoma that solidifies which can mimic a blood clot. When it liquefies, it can usually be easily removed with a needle but often requires several sessions to drain it all out. Alternatively sometimes it can be expressed through the incision sites. Finally, it occurs as a result of some minor oozing or bleeding after the procedure and usually accumulates that way. If it is a true blood clot, it forms in one of the small veins in your neck due to pressure but generally resorbs on its own.

What you describe is a hematoma or blood collection. A hematoma may require surgical evacuation if it is large enough to cause skin compromise. Often small hematomas can resolve on their own. Anytime surgery is performed, their is a chance of bleeding. To help minimize bleeding complications, we typically utilize compression garments as well as medications that are injected and often taken orally. To learn more visit our website below.