Hi, I’m one week post surgery. I cannot smile or talk properly and it doesn’t seem to be getting any better at all. Both sides of my chin and bottom lip won’t function correctly. My left ear is completely numb as well. I still have a lot of swelling. I’m worried it will never subside..my doctor prescribed a steroid pack for me to take down some swelling. Any other advice would be so much appreciated. Thank you.
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Dear Thoughtful,
Hello and thank you for your excellent question. The risk of dying during a neck lift under general anesthesia is extremely low. If you look at all surgeries performed in the US, it would be as low as 1 in 600k or 1 million. Good luck!
Best,
Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS
Surgery in the neck area can create swelling that can take several months to totally resolve. Gravity tends to make swelling settle in this area, therefore, it can be one of the last areas for swelling to go away. In some patients, the "final result" will not be apparent for 4-6 months. Pa...
Dear Juls,
Hello and thank you for your excellent question. Based on your photo, I do think that you may benefit from a revision. You may want to look into a body contouring procedure that combines both liposuction with laser, radiofrequency (RF), or acoustic therapy to produce the...
