In endemic goitre areas 20%of the population over 70 years old will have a retrosternal goitre. The definition of a retrosternal goitre varies with respective authors, there are four major definitions.
I started PT after 10 days and can straighten my leg, bend to a little past 90 degrees and walk without crutches three days before the 3 week post surgery mark.
Here's a list of post-facelift suggestions: 1  You should not smoke after any surgery, but especially after facelift surgery. 2  Avoid heavy lifting or pushing anything over five to 10 pounds for two weeks. 3  Do not bend over for the first week.  Avoid strenuous activity and rigorous exercise for one week. You should, however, start walking after surgery. Your plastic surgeon will let you know when you can return to your normal exercise routine.