Tightness in throat area after face and neck lift. Can I be helped?

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I had a face and neck lift 9yrs ago.About nine months after surgery I developed a tightness in my throat area like I am being choked.It is getting worse as time goes by.I had all sorts of imaging tests and nothing shows up.It is so scary.Can I be helped? Thank you

Vivek Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It would be ununsal to develop tightness 9 months after the procedure; usually it is tight right after and then improves (ie- loosens) with time.  You should see an ENT physician who may want to perform a laryngoscopy. I hope this helps!

Frank P. Fechner, MD · Answer

A worsening choking sensation such a long time after your surgery is most likely not related to your necklift. It appears that you had examinations and imaging studies done which are normal. I would recommend to consult a head & neck surgeon for evaluation.

Vartan Mardirossian, MD · Answer

This cannot be related to the procedure you have, You should have a throat examination by an otolaryngologist (ENT) surgeon.

Heather J. Furnas, MD · Answer

Right after a face and neck lift, tightness of the neck like chocking can mean bleeding of the deep tissues, but nine months after surgery when your face and neck lift have healed, there is likely something else going on. You should see a board-certified otolaryngologist (Ear Nose and Throat Surgeon) to be evaluated.Good luck!

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

9 YEARS! The issue is NOT related to the fascial surgery in my over the internet opinion. Best to see ENT doc for endo scopic examination...

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