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Neck Lift with Lipo - done twice - New York, NY

UPDATED FROM New York5005
1 year post

Oh no, second neck lift falling

$11,000
Look at this- 6 months after my second procedure my neck is sagging again. The profile view is still ok but look at this saggy skin and fat under my neck. This is not the way I want to look after going through two procedures. I am at a loss as to what to do really.

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George Yang, MD

George Yang, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

5.0 | 65 Reviews
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I am not satisfied with the results of the procedure I had done and then REdone, but the doctor is completely accessible to his patients at practically all times and seems to genuinely want his patients to be happy with their results. We both thought that the neck lift procedure was the right one for me, as I have good skin elasticity. Unfortunately, the results were rather poor. After only 2 months the sides of my neck was sagging. I should have opted for 'neck lift plus', and had to go back in for a correction. On Dr. Yang's blog he states: "I don't want any of my patients to walk around with a residual turkey neck, pixie ears or not be able to have their hair up because of bad scarring behind the ears. I don't get very many of them anymore, but if I see it I will immediately offer to repair it. The surgeons that get the fewest facelift problems are also the same ones that will admit to it and offer to fix it. It's a matter of pride in the work that you do." It makes me feel better that he cares about the results and works to find a resolution if there is a problem. I had the procedure re-done, with a lower face lift the second time, but the results are still not what I want. I want a nice tight and slim jawline. I don't think that's too much to ask since I have very good skin elasticity. I'm sure Dr. Yang will listen to my concerns but the thought of a third procedure does not make me happy.

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I think you should ask some doctors here as to what to do next. I'm wondering if what you really need is a submentoplasty, where the two bands of muscle in the neck, if separated, are drawn back together and stitched shut. And perhaps more liposuction. But I'm no surgeon, LOL.
That was done. And lipo.
ThaT was done, & lipo. My neck looks good in profile its the underneath that is the problem.
i m going through the same i had a full FL and neck but my neck sags on one side more than the other ( noticable ) that was dec 2013 then i had lipo and both ears cut around again Aug2014 i still have that loose skin , doc said there s nothing more can be done > i went to just a doc that does fillers and she said to come back in a while untill im not sore its been 9 weeks and then she ll put some botox in there but i dont know about that working she said it will > did you get anything else done to fix yours > i cant keep getting time off work either
UPDATED FROM New York5005
11 months post

8 weeks after second surgery

I am posting a few photos that show the improvement of the second surgery. Again, the first time was a neck lift, the second time was a neck lift with lower face lift. My face was not sagging whatsoever, but in order for me to get decent results on my neck a lower face lift was needed. This really shows that when it comes to the neck, there's no such thing as too much tightening. If you are trying to get the least amount of work possible, I want to tell you that from my experience this is not a good idea. You won't get results and will end up spending more money to have it re-done. If I had known then what I know now, I would have gotten this procedure to begin with and would be completely healed by now. These are pictures before the revision and after the revision. The picture from underneath the neck really shows the difference. The 'before' pictures were taken AFTER my first procedure - look at all that sagging skin I still had.

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Thank you for the update and I'm glad things are better now. I can see the difference. I'm going Tuesday for my neck revision and new boobs. I am scared but ready to have it over with soon. I pray my neck skin will be tight this time.
How are your ear lobes? How is your neck too? I'm a little over a week on the chin repair and I am looking at more work on the chin area...I was so upset but understand how tuff the chin repair can be with so much skin hanging from my weight loss. He did a good job removing the fat above and below the muscle on my chin. All the best!
I got some filler injected into my earlobes, it made the creases much less noticable.
UPDATED FROM New York5005
9 months post

Neck lift part two

Today I had my neck re done, with a lower face lift. It is definitely a bigger procedure than just the face lift. It takes longer and I am hurting more the second time around. The pain is manageable with medication. I have to say, don't get this procedure under local anesthesia if you are squeamish or nervous. You can hear the cutting of the skin, etc. and its a little weird. I will be home for at least five days, and when I do go out it will only be to go to work. I'm getting the dressing removed tomorrow and then will see what the stitches look like. I will post again in a couple of weeks.

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Although I was to have a revision done last week, my surgeon, Dr. Fiorillo and nurse Vicki felt I would do better having Dr. Giampapa do it using the G string method. I have a consult with him on the 27th, unfortunately it would cost another $4,000.00. Not happy with that but I want to be satisfied. Hope you are feeling better.
Hi Ms. NY. I hope you will be happy this time around, no more pain....I can't wait to see the pictures!
I was wondering if you had to pay for 2nd procedure? Can't wait to see photos and am praying you get the results you are hoping for.
I had to pay the difference because I had additional work
Didn't Dr Yang have to do skin cutting when he lifted your neck using local anesthetic. Why would the face lift cutting be any different. Both incision areas are close to the ears so other than the length of time what exactly is the difference. I'm interested b/c the surgeon who I am considering for a facelift does his technique almost exactly as Dr Yang. tks, grace
There are cuts in more places. For just a neck lift there is a scar under the chin & behind the ears, wrapping around the lower earlobe. With the lower face lift there are additional scars in front of the entire ear & the hairline at the sides. Maybe because it took longer I felt more awake also.
Thank u for sharing ur experience it really helps to make the right decision ^_^!
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