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The cortisone shots will not reduce the size of the Adam's apple, but it can be reduced surgically.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
The Adam's Apple represents the prominence of the thyroid cartilage. Especially in men, as the laxity of the skin camouflaging its existence is removed, the cartilage will become more visible again. Cortisone injections will not shrink cartilage and play no role.
I'm not clear on exactly what your question is. The Adam's apple is the thyroid cartilage, which should not be affected in a neck lift. I'm not sure what your issue is after your neck lift. You would not use cortisone on the Adam's apple because it is composed of cartilage and would not normally respond to a cortisone injection.
If your thyroid cartilage (adam's apple) has become more prominent after a necklift (more exposde), cortisone shots are not the answer. This is a cartilage structure that would need a tracheal shave to reduce its visible projection.
Some are born with too much neck fat, while many acquire excess neck fat with age. Submental lipectomy or neck liposuction removes fat from the neck and submental area (ie. under the chin). Small incisions are made under the chin and usually behind the ear to suction out or directly cut out the...
This can probably be improved with a small revision procedure. Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, California
"Injecting soft fillers like Belotero in this area can reduce lines, wrinkles and folds as well as improve skin texture with long-term collagen production. Fillers are being used more frequently to contour and lift rather than solely line fill. Of course, fillers are best used in combination...
Thank you for your question and photo. Neck banding is one of the most common signs of aging and it tends to become more visible as the skin becomes thinner. When injected directly into the neck bands, Botox can reduce the activity of the muscle that causes the banding. As the muscle relaxes,...
Best to check with your neurosurgeon/neurologist/primary care doctor prior to considering plastic surgery. You should get the clearance of all three prior to proceeding.
Swimming 4-6 months after neck lift surgery should be fine. Generally I suggest my patients limit activity for the first few weeks following a neck lift.
