Skin Ridge After Neck Lift? (photo)

This is an uncommon complication but it has happened to me as well. I will offer massage and steroids and if this does not help surgical intervention may be indicated. Usually this involves a needle release under local anesthesia.

Such a side effect is rare but can be addressed. Especially as it still early into your post-op healing. I suggest you begin speaking to your doctor and inquire about #massage techniques to improve this concern. Additionally, the #healing process can take from 2-6 months for areas such as face, #neck and cheeks. Muscle weakness may also be present around the mouth especially if liposuction is used. Some degree of firmness or lumpiness under the skin is normal after surgery and will resolve with time. As mentioned above, local #massage of the areas may accelerate the resolution of healing problems, which normally takes 2-4 months to disappear completely. It is during this time that the rejuvenating effects of the  neck lift will become more apparent and the real result will be seen.If you have certain concerns about the procedures and #healing process, it is recommended to call your board-certified surgeon or their medical staff and discuss those #concerns.

This is an uncommon complication that can occur even in the best of hands. My personal experience consists of one case (over 27 yrs). It was due to skin folding over itself within her dressings left in place for 2-3 days as is typical in many practices. My patient resolved her symptoms by massage, use of a vibrator device as is used for muscle spasm (ultrasound would also help) and also a few injections with a 5FU/Kenalog mixture which is an off label use but seemed to speed the process. It took a few months for resolution but it did resolve. As you can imagine it is stressful for both patient and surgeon alike but there should be a happy ending. Regular follow up visits with your plastic surgeon are helpful.

 

 

Skin ridge after facelift can occur with a facelift even those with 35 years of experience. He is correct that massage and time will make this go away. You can use ultrasound treatments 2 times a week and it will help.

Yes, with gentle massage and time the ridge will go away.  Such irregularities are not uncommon as you heal.  Be patient and let your surgeon continue to help you.

This is an uncommon problem, but it may get better or even resolve on its own. I am not sure if massages at this stage will help. It is way to early to do anything surgical. You should let it heal and see how much it improves over a six month period. If it remains that a revision will be necessary revising the whole side of the face may be the best option.