Neck lift swelling: Lower face neck lift 2 weeks out. (Photos)

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Upon drain removal, firm, ropelike protusion presented below drain line. If I noticed swelling prior to drain removal I attributed to drain -caused swelling. PS stated this was where incision of neck ended and that massage should be done. Platysmaplasty performed. No lipo. No improvement, if anything, feels tighter on my neck. I return to PS next week. I maintain faith I am in good hands. Just soliciting similar cases to appease my nerves. Thank you!

Brian K. Machida, MD, FACS · Answer

You might consider lymphatic massage, ultrasound, and radio frequency treatments to help speed up the healing.  Its always wise to follow up with your surgeon.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Swelling is common for the two weeks following surgery, although swelling may last shorter or longer depending on the patient and their unique healing process. I suggest that you continue following the recovery instructions provided by your board certified facial plastic surgeon.
Best wishes,

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It can take up to 6 months for your final results. I recommend following up with your surgeon about their after care recommendations. To speed up healing, you can try adding hyperbaric oxygen, lymphatic massage, venus legacy or exilis radiofrequency treatments. To improve final results, we will often do a kybella and ultherapy about 4-6 weeks after neck lift to get more of an outcome. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Arnold Almonte, DO · Answer

You’re still very early in the healing process. Continue to do daily gentle massage to your neck. The swelling will improve and your neck contour will improve over the next 4-6 weeks. Follow up with your PS. Good luck!

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

and you do need to heal to determine just how much of an issue that roll will be.  Yes, you can massage and you can do lymphatic exercises but if that is where your dissection in your neck stopped as you implied what your surgeon told you, it could be a more persistent problem.  But still, at this point, you can only focus on healing and following your surgeons instructions and hope for the best.

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