Massage for Induration after Necklift

Deep lymphatic massage techniques are indicated beginning week 3 after necklift surgery in clients with induration. 

In the article ‘Neck Lift After Nonsurgical Treatments: Fibrosis, Fat Loss, and Surgical Complexity’ O’Daniel et al. state that “subplatysmal swelling and induration were commonly observed in both groups and managed with routine deep lymphatic massage beginning at postoperative week 3” in clients “who have had previous surgical and nonsurgical neck treatments.”

O’Daniel, T. G., & Patton, S. (2026). Neck lift after nonsurgical treatments: fibrosis, fat loss, and surgical complexity. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 46(4), 372-383. https://academic.oup.com/asj/article/46/4/372/8213640