Hello! I had lipo of neck & jawline 5 weeks ago. I'm concerned about the appearance of my neck. It's still early and a lot can change over 6 mos. I'm concerned about tight bands that developed. It feels as if my skin's adhered to the muscles, doesn't move freely like other skin. My neck is very tight, uncomfortable tilting my head back. Is this swelling/healing tissue that'll completely resolve in next 6-12mos? Or will it *likely* remain if it is present now? What would treatment is recommended?
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