Vertical band, and adhesion on neck. 5 weeks post Face and Neck lift. Will massage fix this? (photos)

It is far too early in the healing process and over time these areas tend to soften and improve. Massage will help and after a few months any resistant irregularities could be treated with small doses of steroid injections.A late resistant vertical platysmal band can also be treated with botox. Resistant platysmal bands are a frustrating problem in the hands of even the most experienced facelift surgeons. Therefore, it is best to keep in contact with your plastic surgeon who should be able to follow through with you over the next several months and advise you accordingly.

Patients with questions and concerns about their facelift and neck lift healing process should follow up with the plastic surgeon that performed the operation. 

Your surgeon is correct in that submental irregularities often improve considerably with massaging and time. It is very premature in the healing process to expect this to go away. If further treatment were to be desired after healing, the solution would be dependent on whether the band is dynamic or a result of scar tissue under the skin. If it is dynamic, then Botox may help. If the band is relating to scar tissue under the skin, a mild steroid injection may be beneficial. I would continue regular visits to your surgeon to monitor the scar progression. Do not become discouraged, as this could definitely improve dramatically as it heals.