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Could Alloderm Sheets Be Placed to Improve Central Neck Deformity After Defatted Neck?
I had microliposuction to my neck & submental areas & ended up with a totally defatted neck. I am 9 weeks post lowerface/neck lift with corset platysmoplasty. I look much improved, but have a small deformity from the lack of fat. I realize these are early days, but could these sheets be surgically placed to reduce the harshness of the neck?
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Cari in Canada
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AlloDerm for neck deformity
AlloDerm may work but is costly and may not last a long time. A fat injection may be less expensive and will replace the fat that is missing.
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Alloderm for Neck Deformity
Thank you for the question.
It is possible that Alloderm could be used to manage your soft-tissue deformity but as my colleague was suggesting, it is possible you may experience total resorption of the product leaving you with a persistent deformity. Fat transfer stands to give you the best chance of correction in the long run.
Warmest Regards,
Glenn Vallecillos, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Alloderm can work but may not be long term result
Alloderm can work but may not be long term result. Some studies show complete absorption of the Alloderm. Fat injections can be a great alternative. This would be also a less invasive alternative as well.
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No No No on AlloDerm for this Issue
First of all you probably had an over resection of fat done directly through the chin incision. You are only 9 weeks post op and it sounds like its a small area. Micro fat injection would be my correction of choice. I also am a fan of centrifuged fat and using the concentrated lowest 2 cc's per syringe for its Stem Cell rich portion of the fat graft. AlloDerm would have to be either rolled up or sliced and reactions such as fibrosis to the AlloDerm graft may exacerbate your problem....
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