Possible Complications with Neck Lift

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Unfortunately, all surgery has risks and the potential for complications. However, these are very minimal with a Neck Lift. Remember to share any complications with your doctor immediately should they occur.

With Neck Lift (Platysmaplasty), potential complications include an allergic reaction to the anesthesia and hematoma or seroma. Other complications such as infection, delayed healing (more common in smokers), and excessive scarring are uncommon. Pain can last from a few days to several months, but is easily treated with prescription medication.

There could be asymmetry, lumpiness, and/or mottling of the skin. If your neck lift is done to tighten the platsymal muscle and correct a "turkey neck", there is a chance that your neck muscles will again slacken in the future as part of the natural aging process. A Neck Lift should last 5-10 years.

As with any surgical procedure, small sensory nerves near the surface of the skin are interrupted during a Neck Lift, consequently, portions of your neck and face will feel numb or have less than full feeling. Sensibility returns over several months, but some diminished feelings may last indefinitely. Facial nerve injury with weakness of a part of the face can occur on a transient or permanent basis. The latter is very rare.

Other complications not listed here, can occur but are exceedingly rare. Nonetheless, it is important to enter into your procedure aware not only of the benefits, but also of the possible complications. Talk to your surgeon about every question and concern you may have.

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