Post-op lower face & neck lift I already see crepey lax skin on the front of my neck. Is it typical in a 53 yr female?

Thank you for this great question which many patients contemplating or having undergone this procedure may ask. I'd say that even though this issue causes you significant distress at the moment, you have to let your body heal from the surgery and see what happens with time. Two weeks is still very early. It generally takes 3 months for most of the healing to be complete although the process continues slowly up to 1 year. Generally, as the skin heals and scars down to the underlying soft tissue, one can see resolution of the crepey-ness you describe. If this is not the case, then there are interventions, beyond a revision, that your surgeon can offer to help improve the appearance of your neck. Follow your post operative instructions carefully and make sure you are communicating with your surgeon as you progress through the recovery process as he or she may have additional pearls to allow for more favorable healing. Hope that helped! Best, Dr. Roy.

I certainly see your concern. Considering you are only 2 weeks out from surgery, you have swelling that will continue to improve. My only concern would be if the crepiness is due to an inadequate release of the platysma muscle after pulling them together. If that is not the case, then you should see things improve over the next couple of months. I would definitely wait at least two months before I would be concerned and consider options to improve it. Those options could vary from a fractionated laser like a Halo laser treatment to revision surgery to further release the muscle.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation Specialist

Hi, It is a little early to judge the final result after a facelift. You might want to visit with your surgeon and discuss your concerns. Every surgeon has their own methods , so it is always best to go back and voice your worries.Best,Dr. Christine Rodgers