It looks worse than before. I always had a much more defined jaw line. I am currently doing lymphatic drainage massage but also was told it may stay like that due to my submandibular gland? I never looked like that before. Any advice would be appreciated. Is it too late to wear a compression strap at this stage? I don't know what to think:-(
September 19, 2017
Answer: Swelling under neck 4 weeks post facelift Hi catglam,It is not unusual to have swelling in the neck area 1 month post surgery. Try not to bend your neck so much forward, sleep with your head in a flat position, and avoid salty foods to decrease swelling. I would discuss with your surgeon the issue of a head band at this point as each surgeon has their own methods to treat this common swelling.Bet,Dr. Christine Rodgers
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September 19, 2017
Answer: Swelling under neck 4 weeks post facelift Hi catglam,It is not unusual to have swelling in the neck area 1 month post surgery. Try not to bend your neck so much forward, sleep with your head in a flat position, and avoid salty foods to decrease swelling. I would discuss with your surgeon the issue of a head band at this point as each surgeon has their own methods to treat this common swelling.Bet,Dr. Christine Rodgers
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September 19, 2017
Answer: Neck swelling after face and neck lift All of the photos appear to be with your neck at an angle, making it hard to evaluate. However, based on these photos it appears as if you simply have normal postoperative swelling. This is normal at 4 weeks. It is way too early to judge your results, as you are still healing. I think the best thing to do is just give it time, as hard as that may feel. I would also advise you to sleep with your neck in a neutral position, not flexed and not hyperextended.
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September 19, 2017
Answer: Neck swelling after face and neck lift All of the photos appear to be with your neck at an angle, making it hard to evaluate. However, based on these photos it appears as if you simply have normal postoperative swelling. This is normal at 4 weeks. It is way too early to judge your results, as you are still healing. I think the best thing to do is just give it time, as hard as that may feel. I would also advise you to sleep with your neck in a neutral position, not flexed and not hyperextended.
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September 19, 2017
Answer: Facelift post swelling Swelling or edema can last several months after a face lift. best to sleep slightly proper up but not with your neck bent. A strap maybe helpful, but not to tight. massage is helpful. Your glands may be swollen which will take some time months to resolve. Good luck...
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September 19, 2017
Answer: Facelift post swelling Swelling or edema can last several months after a face lift. best to sleep slightly proper up but not with your neck bent. A strap maybe helpful, but not to tight. massage is helpful. Your glands may be swollen which will take some time months to resolve. Good luck...
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