After 2 neurologists, an MRI, CT & ultrasound it appears that I have a compression neuropathy (due to adhesions/scar tissue growth) post neck lift surgery. The plastic surgeon that performed the surgery is not forthcoming. I have a noose-like sensation that started only in the platysmal area on the rt side and is creeping to left. My surgeon insists he did not use permanent or suspension sutures. I am an MD and am appalled at the lack of help. Any advise as the discomfort is now unbearable.
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I am not a fan of suture suspension facelifts or necklifts. Once the suture breaks free, the suspension ceases and the tissues sag once again. In other cases, the stiff nylon suture can become visible, infected or erode through the skin. I have performed facelifts and...
The trampoline neck lift involves placing a static suture in the neck. The neck is dynamic and in constant motion. These sutures loosen up over a short period of time and provide no real value. It is best to undergo one procedure and perform a full face-neck lift or a full neck-lift. No ski...
The most likely cause of your problem is some dried blood in your ear canal. During surgery a plug is usually placed in the ear canal to try to prevent this from happening. You should see your surgeon as soon as possible and may need to have your ear canal gently irrigated out...