I had a face/neck tite procedure done 15 days ago. My lower face is still very swollen and feels warm and sensitive

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I am still very swollen. It feels like I have a pocket underneath my chin that feels very hard and completely numb. I don’t know if it’s a normal part of recovery process or I should worry . From what i’ve read most people recover within 10 days . My doctor tells me to be patient but I will not see him until 6 weeks from now . Its just I am worried about prolonged swelling and numbness.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I recommend following up with your Doctor for a formal evaluation and after care recommendations. It can take up to 6 months to have your final results with a neck lift. To improve your final results, I recommend a combination approach with thermage/venus legacy and Kybella/Ultherapy. I recommend getting a formal consultation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Mark Eberbach, MD · Answer

Facetite radiofrequency is wonderful treatment to help heighten the neck line and remove excess fat. Some people take longer than others for edema to resolve and this I think depends upon the energies delivered and the extent of fat to begin with.It is quite normal for numbness and firmness to persist for many weeks. If you are concerned I would encourage you to communicate with your operating surgeon since occasionally and rarely other complications can occur.

Joseph M. Perlman, MD · Answer

As a rule of thumb, I tell patients that it takes 10 days-two weeks for most but not all of the swelling and bruising to resolve. I do have some patients that take longer. Infections are pretty rare but it's not unusual to have swelling settling into the neck because of gravity. Having done over 400 facelifts last five years, some patients need to be followed more closely. Small collections of blood that accumulate a day or two after surgery may require drainage using needle and syringe. The numbness may persist for weeks to months particularly in the earlobe and in front of the ear.

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