Surgeon says that the sensations I have in my neck are due to scar tissue contracture, & it will ease off eventually without intervention. I had full FL, NL & corset platysmaplasty 7 months ago, & everything I read says that healing is mostly complete at 3 months, so I am worried. If the tightness & stiffness IS scar tissue, will it definitely soften eventually? Why is it taking so long? I am constantly aware of the uncomfortable sensation. Could there be a different reason for the sensation?
Answer: Neck tightness Scars can take, sometimes, a year, or even two years to fully mature and soften. So, I would advise trying your best to be patient, frequent massage, gentle heating, and more massage. In time, this should slowly resolve. Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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Answer: Neck tightness Scars can take, sometimes, a year, or even two years to fully mature and soften. So, I would advise trying your best to be patient, frequent massage, gentle heating, and more massage. In time, this should slowly resolve. Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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Answer: Healing after facelift and neck lift Thank you for your question and for sharing your concerns.
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Answer: Healing after facelift and neck lift Thank you for your question and for sharing your concerns.
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May 13, 2016
Answer: Healing after a facelift/necklift I would never counsel a patient that they should heal within 3 months of surgery for any procedure. The body takes a full year for forming a scar and having it mature. You are more than half way through this process.I agree wth your surgeon. I would evaluate the result of surgery at one year. In the meantime, massages as well as regular physical therapy can help alleviate the tightness you feel.Good luck!Dr. E
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May 13, 2016
Answer: Healing after a facelift/necklift I would never counsel a patient that they should heal within 3 months of surgery for any procedure. The body takes a full year for forming a scar and having it mature. You are more than half way through this process.I agree wth your surgeon. I would evaluate the result of surgery at one year. In the meantime, massages as well as regular physical therapy can help alleviate the tightness you feel.Good luck!Dr. E
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May 13, 2016
Answer: Stiff Neck Thank you for your question. You had quite a bit of surgery especially in your neck where these procedures are designed for maximal neck tightening. & months is a long time to experience discomfort especially when you had planned on three but it is very possible you are still healing any many of the symptoms will resolve. I would speak with your surgeon to see if he or she has any techniques; therapy, steroids, massage etc which might help alleviate some of your symptoms during your healing phaseBest of LuckDrG
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May 13, 2016
Answer: Stiff Neck Thank you for your question. You had quite a bit of surgery especially in your neck where these procedures are designed for maximal neck tightening. & months is a long time to experience discomfort especially when you had planned on three but it is very possible you are still healing any many of the symptoms will resolve. I would speak with your surgeon to see if he or she has any techniques; therapy, steroids, massage etc which might help alleviate some of your symptoms during your healing phaseBest of LuckDrG
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May 13, 2016
Answer: Scar Maturation The healing process can vary from patient to patient. Some patients are completely healed and their scars are soft in a year and others take two years to get their maximum result or even longer.Other things can make your neck tight or stiff so stay in touch with your surgeon as you progress, to be sure that you are on track.
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May 13, 2016
Answer: Scar Maturation The healing process can vary from patient to patient. Some patients are completely healed and their scars are soft in a year and others take two years to get their maximum result or even longer.Other things can make your neck tight or stiff so stay in touch with your surgeon as you progress, to be sure that you are on track.
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