Is it OK to stretch my neck in exercise classes? 2 months post-op.

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I am 8 weeks post facelift and my neck is stiff below the ears. Should I avoid moving my head from side to side as in Pilates and Yoga classes?

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. After 2-4 weeks your surgery area will healed and you can stretch your head up and down. I wish you all the best.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

You likely have sutures on your lateral platysmal border that are causing some stiffness.  I would recommend avoiding any aggressive side to side motions of your neck but if you are able to limit it to gentle motions, you should be fine.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear CloudieMac,you should be fine, but every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Pejman Aflaki, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. At 2 months post op, there is really little limitation in terms of workouts and stretching exercises. I would check with your surgeon.Pejman Aflaki, M.D.Johns Hopkins-trained plastic surgeon

Christine Rodgers, MD · Answer

HI Cloudie,  You should be fine to move your neck slowly 2 months post a facelift.Check with your surgeon , however, as every surgeon has their own preferences for post-op recovery.Best,Dr. Christine Rodgers

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