FaceTite and NeckTite - looks worse than before, 2 weeks out, is this normal? (photos)

Lymphatic massage is a good first start. It takes 3-6 weeks for most of the swelling to dissipate. I would follow up with your doctor and express your concerns. You may also have hard nodules and or cords that will improve with manual massage.Regards,

Dr. Ravi Somayazula

Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery- American Board of Medical Specialties

Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)- Subcommittee Task Force on Patient Safety

Member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS)

Member of the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons, Harris County Medical Society

Thank you for your question. Facetite works by stimulating collagen growth through thermal injury. The procedure can cause a moderate amount of swelling that commonly lasts a few weeks. It is also common to develop some lumpiness in the post operative period. Daily gentle massage will help to decrease swelling and promote smooth healing of the tissues. Because collagen growth takes time, most patients will see some tightening 3 months after the procedure with improvement for up to a year. In our office, we have our patients wear a compressive device 18 hours per day for 2 weeks. Good luck!