When can I easily turn head and neck after face and neck lift?

Thank you for your question.  The first answer is that you should discuss this with your surgeon rather than on this forum, as he/she knows exactly what was done and what activities are safe for you at this point.Typically I reposition the entire platysma musculature and this will cause a tight feeling that does go away with time.  I ask patients to return to activities 3 weeks after surgery, but to be gentle with excercises that require neck extension and twisting.  Your body will guide you during this process.Hope this helps.Best,Dr. MostPS-Some yoga poses are OK for my patients at 3 weeks (not just child's pose, but warrior 1, downward dog, plank, etc are ok). 

Thanks for the question. 10 days to 3 weeks after your surgery area you can healed move your head up and down. I wish you all the best.

Tightening of the platysma muscle causes stiffness of the neck. Rotation of the neck will not damage the repair. As time passes gradual increasing range of motion servers is physical therapy. Usually by three weeks full range of motion has been achieved although there may be exceptions.

Dear Adele91433Thank you for your question!  Congrats and happy recovery!  I prefer my patients to ask me about their activities etc- generally after 10 days it is safe to resume your previous activities .  If you are concerned then slow return is recommended- so short bike rides, dancing with less aggressive spinning etc.With Warmest RegardsTrevor M Born MD 

Thank you for your questions.In my practice, I ask my patients to refrain from bicycling and swimming for 6 weeks.  I am concerned that with quick and excessive neck movements the scars will widen sligthly.  It is also safer to wait until all is healed prior to restarting physcial activities, for your own safety.Hope this helps!

Best regards,Dr. Marc DuPere, Toronto Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon