Postoperative care after Direct Submentoplasty
- Kathleen Lisson
- Jun 12
- 1 min read

Lymphatic massage is a part of postoperative care in traditional necklift (rhytidectomy). What about direct submentoplasty? Direct submentoplasty postoperative protocol can include "Scar modulation strategies, drain management, lymphatic assistance with positioning/massage, and salivary flow management" according to the article 'Direct Neck Lift in Men.'
Velargo, P. A., Holtrop, J. C., Aukerman, W. D., & Sohini, V. R. (2026). Direct Neck Lift in Men. Facial Plastic Surgery, 42(02), 198-206.



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