What to do about tightness of sternocleidomastoid muscle after facelift?

December 24, 2015
Asked By:jeffersa in Silver Spring, MD

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?

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December 28, 2015

Answer: Management of sternocleidomastoid muscle after facelift? = physical therapy #fb #facelift #SCM #tightness #drmesa

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December 28, 2015

Answer: Management of sternocleidomastoid muscle after facelift? = physical therapy #fb #facelift #SCM #tightness #drmesa

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December 28, 2015

Answer: Tightness in the neck post Face and neck lift

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December 28, 2015

Answer: Tightness in the neck post Face and neck lift

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