I had a neck lift 6 weeks ago. My doctor last week told me the skin began to tether to the muscle compromising the contour. He said after healing the result will still be excellent. How is this hard constrictive lump going to go away and look good? When I look up it actually restricts my movement. How common is this complication and will I need revision surgery in a year or so. Also, what could have been done during surgery or post surgery to prevent this from happening. How common is it? Thanks,
December 5, 2016
Answer: After neck lift, the skin tethered to the muscle Hello. Thank you for your question. You are still very early in the healing process. I would encourage you to be patient, follow recommendations from your primary surgeon, and anticipate that things should improve with time. The skin and soft tissues should soften and neck mobility should improve as the inflammation from surgery resolves. It typically takes 9 - 12 months for the healing process following surgery to be complete. It is impossible to make any assessment of the results or potential need for revision at this time. Try not to worry yourself too much and maintain communication with your primary surgeon for reassurance. I wish you the best in your recovery.
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December 5, 2016
Answer: After neck lift, the skin tethered to the muscle Hello. Thank you for your question. You are still very early in the healing process. I would encourage you to be patient, follow recommendations from your primary surgeon, and anticipate that things should improve with time. The skin and soft tissues should soften and neck mobility should improve as the inflammation from surgery resolves. It typically takes 9 - 12 months for the healing process following surgery to be complete. It is impossible to make any assessment of the results or potential need for revision at this time. Try not to worry yourself too much and maintain communication with your primary surgeon for reassurance. I wish you the best in your recovery.
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December 4, 2016
Answer: Too early to call it a complication At this point, you are still early in your healing. This kind of result can be seen with the process of healing and is unpredictable. I doubt there could been anything done during or after surgery to prevent this but I didn't do the surgery. Keep up with the massage, follow with your doctor, and give it time to resolve.
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December 4, 2016
Answer: Too early to call it a complication At this point, you are still early in your healing. This kind of result can be seen with the process of healing and is unpredictable. I doubt there could been anything done during or after surgery to prevent this but I didn't do the surgery. Keep up with the massage, follow with your doctor, and give it time to resolve.
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