Philadelphia Lower Face Lift doctors
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Anthony Corrado, DO
Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon
1797 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill |
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David A. Bottger, MD
Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon
3855 W. Chester Pike Suite 230, Newtown Square |
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Bruce Genter, MD
Abington Plastic Surgeon
100 Old York Rd Suite 3 - 120 (Lobby Level), Jenkintown |
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David V. Martini, MD
Elkton Facial Plastic Surgeon
330 E. Pulaski Hwy, Elkton |
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Jonathan Saunders, MD
Newark Plastic Surgeon
62 Omega Drive Building E, Newark |
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Recent Answers
Is this normal or do I need liposuction? Prior to surgery my PS didn't think it was necessary and I didn't either(I am slender w/ good skin elasticity). When I saw him last we discussed the neck bands still present and the lump. He said that he should have done liposuction. I am not so sure although the neck bands are still there. I just think this may be a seperate issue and I don't want to have any extra unnecessary surgery. I am reading that these lumps are not so uncommon. Thank you
The lump under your chin can be caused by a number of things. First, being you are only 8 weeks out the fullness under the chin may represent a fluid collection, a hematoma(collection of blood), or generalized inflammation or induration. Fortunately, when recognized and addressed each of the above situations can resolve over time with proper minimally invasive managment. Other reasons for fullness under the chin can be lack of fat removal when treating the neck or possibly bunching of the platysma muscle after midline platysmaplasty (although you stay the neck bands are still present). These are situations which will require a revisional procedure in the future. Good Luck.....Dr. Corrado
I am 54, but look slightly younger. I don't mind the normal aging around my eyes, etc. but my sagging jowls bother me. My Plastic Surgeon says he would not recommend having a lower face lift without at least also doing a mid-face lift, as well as a brow lift. Now he has agreed he would feel comfortable doing the lift without a brow lift, but says he would definitely recommend a mid-face lift with the lower face lift. Is it really necessary to also have a mid face lift with a lower face lift?
In my practice, the best technique for correction of jowls is a lower facelift. The lower facelift addresses sagging tissue along the jawline and neck. The jawline will be refined and the neck will be tightened. It is true that a degree of midfacial aging is usually also present. Lesser degrees of midfacial aging need not be addressed by a midface lift. Instead, during a lower facelift special techniques can be used to elevate the cheek and rejuvenate the face (ie finger assisted malar elevation). Facial fat grafting can also be performed during a lower facelift to rejuvenate the midfacial region. Careful evaluation by a skilled facial plastic surgeon is suggested. Good Luck....Dr. Corrado
I had a lower face and neck lift one week ago and there is a tight band extending across my neck from ear to ear. The tension is at best uncomfortable, often painful, and occasionally actually triggers a gag reflex. Is there anything that can be done to alleviate this tension? I couldn't live this way long term. I had a submental platysmaplasty, and sutures around and behind the ear.
This abnormal tension that you are feeling is quite normal after lower facelift. During a face/neck lift the underlying neck muscles (platysma) and SMAS are tightened. The face tightening in conjunction with postoperative swelling can give you a constricted feeling. Also, the sensation of tension in the neck due to surgery is a "new feeling" for you which you will grow accustomed to over time. Lastly, over time the neck and face will relax to a degree to provide you with relief.