I had a lower facelift and neck lift with lipo five months ago and my plastic surgeon says she can not explain the extreme tightness in my sternocleidomastoid muscle. She has tried steroids and botox and I am massaging it with little relief. I am terrified I will be stuck with this for life. Has any Dr. heard of this or do know what may be causing this?
Answer: SCM tension You will probably has some stitches that are on or close to the sternocleidomastoid and the scars may well have led to some scarring on the muscle. It is not unusual to have tension and discomfort in this area however by 5 months it should have resolved. Massage will help and there are a number of non surgical devices that could be used.I would suggest seeing a physiotherapist and consider anti-inflammatories. One also has to consider this being unrelated to the actual surgery and probably also worth seeing your family doctor to make sure there is no other underlying reason for your discomfort. I would not recommend further surgery unless there is a very good reason. I would consider an USS on your neck to have a look at the muscle - this is a relatively cheap imaging modality rather than having a more expensive MRI. You may need an MRI in due course if this doesn't resolve but I would not rush into further surgery - as this could make things worse.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: SCM tension You will probably has some stitches that are on or close to the sternocleidomastoid and the scars may well have led to some scarring on the muscle. It is not unusual to have tension and discomfort in this area however by 5 months it should have resolved. Massage will help and there are a number of non surgical devices that could be used.I would suggest seeing a physiotherapist and consider anti-inflammatories. One also has to consider this being unrelated to the actual surgery and probably also worth seeing your family doctor to make sure there is no other underlying reason for your discomfort. I would not recommend further surgery unless there is a very good reason. I would consider an USS on your neck to have a look at the muscle - this is a relatively cheap imaging modality rather than having a more expensive MRI. You may need an MRI in due course if this doesn't resolve but I would not rush into further surgery - as this could make things worse.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Tightness in the SCM after facelift Thank you for a great question. I am sorry for the discomfort you are experiencing. If it is a deep stitch, you may want to ask your surgeon if she uses dissolvable or permanent sutures. Having a second opinion may also be of benefit if only for reassurance. I hope you find this helpful. Best wishes!Consult with a Board Certified Fellowship Trained Facial Plastic Surgery Specialist."This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Tightness in the SCM after facelift Thank you for a great question. I am sorry for the discomfort you are experiencing. If it is a deep stitch, you may want to ask your surgeon if she uses dissolvable or permanent sutures. Having a second opinion may also be of benefit if only for reassurance. I hope you find this helpful. Best wishes!Consult with a Board Certified Fellowship Trained Facial Plastic Surgery Specialist."This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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December 29, 2015
Answer: Persistent tightness along the sternocleidomastoid muscle after a facelift. I'm not really sure I know the answer to the problem. Certainly five months there is still swelling so I would continue to be patient. At some point time it may be necessary to reoperating and release the soft tissues from that muscle and examine for excessive scarring that might benefit from excision.
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Answer: Persistent tightness along the sternocleidomastoid muscle after a facelift. I'm not really sure I know the answer to the problem. Certainly five months there is still swelling so I would continue to be patient. At some point time it may be necessary to reoperating and release the soft tissues from that muscle and examine for excessive scarring that might benefit from excision.
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December 28, 2015
Answer: Muscle tightness after facelift Thank you for your question.Muscle tightness or spasm is not entirely uncommon after facelift surgery. There could be several causes--scarring, tight skin envelope, positioning. This should subside with time, and with the help of a well-trained physical therapist and stretching exercises.
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Answer: Muscle tightness after facelift Thank you for your question.Muscle tightness or spasm is not entirely uncommon after facelift surgery. There could be several causes--scarring, tight skin envelope, positioning. This should subside with time, and with the help of a well-trained physical therapist and stretching exercises.
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December 28, 2015
Answer: Management of sternocleidomastoid muscle after facelift? = physical therapy #fb #facelift #SCM #tightness #drmesa Tightness of the neck muscles like the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) could happen after certain physical activities,positioning during sleeping or even including face and neck surgery (e.g. neck lift and or facelift). In most of the cases the tightness go away with time and overt the counter pain killers. In cases where the tightness doesn't go away, patients may consider seeking evaluation by a physical therapist to determine potential cause and potential treatment. If the cause of the tightness is associated with previous surgery, management by the physical therapist should be approved by the primary surgeon
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Answer: Management of sternocleidomastoid muscle after facelift? = physical therapy #fb #facelift #SCM #tightness #drmesa Tightness of the neck muscles like the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) could happen after certain physical activities,positioning during sleeping or even including face and neck surgery (e.g. neck lift and or facelift). In most of the cases the tightness go away with time and overt the counter pain killers. In cases where the tightness doesn't go away, patients may consider seeking evaluation by a physical therapist to determine potential cause and potential treatment. If the cause of the tightness is associated with previous surgery, management by the physical therapist should be approved by the primary surgeon
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