Turkey neck plastic surgery options for those prone to keloids

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A: Keloids occur less in the facial area and certain ethnicities are more prone

By Philip Young, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

It really depends on where you develop keloids. Areas of high movement such as the knees, and shoulders are more likely to develop keloids. The high part of the chest is another area that has a predilection for keloid production. If you developed keloid in these prone areas the chances are that you develop... more

A: Neck/Face lift is appropriate

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

At age 54, consideration can be given for a neck lift, which removes fat above and below the platysma muscle and tightens up the platysma muscle only from in the front of the neck. This is done through a 1-inch incision underneath the chin area, and two 1/2-inch incisions behind the ears. This will re-create... more

A: You need a cheeck and neck lift

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

You would benefit greatly from a properly done cheek and neck lift to remove the extra fat in your neck, tighten the muscles in the neck, lift the cheeks back up vertically and gently redrape and remove the extra skin creating a natural look. Check the kind of results that are possible at www... more

A: You need a two layer, comprehensive face and neck lift.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi Barbara! Don't be intimidated by the description. Most people are back at work in 2 weeks. 1) Nothing less will help you. You need correction of excess skin, exces fat, and hanging neck muscles. Either do it right or decide that you are going to leave yourself alone. You... more

A: Consider a comprehensive necklift as part of a facelift

By Frank P. Fechner, MD - Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

In order to resculpt a "turkey neck" you should consider a through neck lift in conjuction with a lower facelift. Excess fat will be removed and the platysma muscle tightened. In addition, some patients have quite a bit of fat deep to this muscle. This deep fat is not available for... more

A: Have a facelift and postoperative care of your scars

By Theda C. Kontis, MD - Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon

One of the worst named procedures in our specialty is the "Face lift." Contrary to what many people believe, it does not mean lifting the whole face. A face lift rejuvenates the lower face and neck, and is surely what you need to tighten your neck skin and muscles. In face lift patients,... more

A: You will need a full facelift and liposuction of the neck.

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

See an experienced plastic surgeon who does a lot of facelifts. You will need a facelift with liposuction and possibly eyelid or forehead surgery. Avoid catchy names and infomercials. In more than 30 years of facial plastic surgery, I have never had a patient with your skin color develop keloids on the face.