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: 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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December 28, 2015
Answer: Tightness in the neck post Face and neck lift Hello, This is a difficult question to answer. Why it has been determined that the sternocleidomastoid muscle is tight? Do you have a restriction of motion on one side? Or do you only have a tight feeling in your neck on or around the SCM and your neck movement is normal? Is it on one side or both sides? Without additional information such as the exact technique used including type of sutures and location of buried sutures as well as a first-person physical examination, I cannot answer your question with certainty. I do believe however that the tightness will resolve one way or another. If time, steroids, botox and massage do not resolve the issue, and you are in significant discomfort and anxious over this sensation, then exploring the region through a revision of the procedure would be warranted. Possibly there is a suture entraping the muscle or scar tissue that can be released. Revision surgery is an option although there are no guarantees that it will resolve the tight sensation in your neck. If all else fails however, unfortunately a exploration of the area through revision surgery is a reasonable option. A second opinion or even a third opinion by another surgeon is reasonable as well.
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December 28, 2015
Answer: Tightness in the neck post Face and neck lift Hello, This is a difficult question to answer. Why it has been determined that the sternocleidomastoid muscle is tight? Do you have a restriction of motion on one side? Or do you only have a tight feeling in your neck on or around the SCM and your neck movement is normal? Is it on one side or both sides? Without additional information such as the exact technique used including type of sutures and location of buried sutures as well as a first-person physical examination, I cannot answer your question with certainty. I do believe however that the tightness will resolve one way or another. If time, steroids, botox and massage do not resolve the issue, and you are in significant discomfort and anxious over this sensation, then exploring the region through a revision of the procedure would be warranted. Possibly there is a suture entraping the muscle or scar tissue that can be released. Revision surgery is an option although there are no guarantees that it will resolve the tight sensation in your neck. If all else fails however, unfortunately a exploration of the area through revision surgery is a reasonable option. A second opinion or even a third opinion by another surgeon is reasonable as well.
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