Will neck liposuction results improve with vigorous massage? (photos)

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I lost over 100 pounds and had neck liposuction in addition to other reconstructive procedures a month ago. I have developed strong, tight scar tissue and the appearance of my neck is much worse than what I had to begin with and at this point I’m very sorry to have had it done. My surgeon has recommended intense massage (painfully hard pinching and twisting) of the tissue to break it up and smooth it out. Will my neck appearance improve with such massage? Should I be trying something else?

Lawrence N. Gray, MD (retired) · Answer

Without the opportunity to examine you, it is difficult to give a strong recommendation. I would encourage vigorous massage for a few months, which is what is commonly done for tight scars. Hopefully that will work. If if doesnot, you may have had too much fat removed and may require some fat grafting to separate the skin from the muscle. Good luck.

Will neck liposuction results improve with vigorous massage? (photos)

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