After facelift, and neck surgery. I was not told to wear any type of chin strap. I, also, was released to exercise after 2 weeks after surgery. Could wearing no chin strap or exersing to soon cause internal stitches to come loose or skin become loose?
Answer: Dressings after facelift As others have said, the elastic bandage is helpful for swelling and bruising. Gentle pressure can reduce fluid accumulation under the chin. The dressing does not change the surgical result in any other way. As for activity restriction, this varies by provider. Generally, I ask patients to limit physical activity to a brisk walk for the first 2 weeks. Then, lighter cardio is allowed. Finally, after 3 weeks, heavier exercise is ok. Many patients will still notice a bit of swelling after exertion even this far out from the surgery. Best of luck and take care!
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Answer: Dressings after facelift As others have said, the elastic bandage is helpful for swelling and bruising. Gentle pressure can reduce fluid accumulation under the chin. The dressing does not change the surgical result in any other way. As for activity restriction, this varies by provider. Generally, I ask patients to limit physical activity to a brisk walk for the first 2 weeks. Then, lighter cardio is allowed. Finally, after 3 weeks, heavier exercise is ok. Many patients will still notice a bit of swelling after exertion even this far out from the surgery. Best of luck and take care!
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Answer: Facelift post op care Post facelift patients do need to wear a chin strap necessarily. In terms of exercise, patients are encouraged to go slow and start light with working out.
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Answer: Facelift post op care Post facelift patients do need to wear a chin strap necessarily. In terms of exercise, patients are encouraged to go slow and start light with working out.
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March 31, 2017
Answer: Chin Strap after Facelift/Necklift In my practice we do not recommend a long-term chin strap after facelift surgery. It is just not necessary with my technique. However, this can be variable from surgeon to surgeon. Since you chose your surgeon to perform you surgery, you must be happy with the before and after photos and his work. I would follow your surgeons protocol as he/she is the one that performed your procedure.
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March 31, 2017
Answer: Chin Strap after Facelift/Necklift In my practice we do not recommend a long-term chin strap after facelift surgery. It is just not necessary with my technique. However, this can be variable from surgeon to surgeon. Since you chose your surgeon to perform you surgery, you must be happy with the before and after photos and his work. I would follow your surgeons protocol as he/she is the one that performed your procedure.
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March 11, 2017
Answer: Facelift: Chin strap In my patients, I find that wearing a chin strap after surgery is mostly beneficial for the first few days after the procedure to help with regards to swelling as well as to protect the incisions (especially around the earlobes) while sleeping. You will find different opinions on whether or not to wear one and for how long. I do not find that it provides any benefit beyond the first few days. I do have my patients wear one for 48 hours after the procedure and then nightly for 5 more nights. I allow my patients to return to exercise 2 weeks after surgery. Most important is to follow your surgeon's postoperative instruction because he or she knows what works best for their patients.
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March 11, 2017
Answer: Facelift: Chin strap In my patients, I find that wearing a chin strap after surgery is mostly beneficial for the first few days after the procedure to help with regards to swelling as well as to protect the incisions (especially around the earlobes) while sleeping. You will find different opinions on whether or not to wear one and for how long. I do not find that it provides any benefit beyond the first few days. I do have my patients wear one for 48 hours after the procedure and then nightly for 5 more nights. I allow my patients to return to exercise 2 weeks after surgery. Most important is to follow your surgeon's postoperative instruction because he or she knows what works best for their patients.
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March 11, 2017
Answer: Facelift - chinstrap I really depends on the what type of neck surgery you had done. We use chin straps for support of the area after necklift surgery during the first 4-6 weeks after the procedure. I do see your strap is leaving you with skin imprints- you have to be careful with that. I'd get on the internet and find a chin strap that doesn't have that sharp of an imprint on the leading edge of the strap. I think 2 weeks after surgery light walking would be fine but full exercise I wouldn't do until 6 weeks as the body needs to heal. Best Wishes!!
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March 11, 2017
Answer: Facelift - chinstrap I really depends on the what type of neck surgery you had done. We use chin straps for support of the area after necklift surgery during the first 4-6 weeks after the procedure. I do see your strap is leaving you with skin imprints- you have to be careful with that. I'd get on the internet and find a chin strap that doesn't have that sharp of an imprint on the leading edge of the strap. I think 2 weeks after surgery light walking would be fine but full exercise I wouldn't do until 6 weeks as the body needs to heal. Best Wishes!!
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March 17, 2018
Answer: After facelift, and neck surgery. I was not told to wear any type of chin strap Patients with questions and concern about their face and neck lift recovery should contact the plastic surgeon that performed the procedure to address these concerns and determine if there is need any need of management
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March 17, 2018
Answer: After facelift, and neck surgery. I was not told to wear any type of chin strap Patients with questions and concern about their face and neck lift recovery should contact the plastic surgeon that performed the procedure to address these concerns and determine if there is need any need of management
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