I am 37 and I had a neck lift with lipo and corset platysmaplasty one year ago. I still have loose skin under my neck and can see the muscle banding under my chin. I was not happy with the results accept on my jaw line. The doctor said I had to wait a year to see full results and the muscles needed time to grow together. I have tried Viora radiofrequency and botox to help tighten the skin but the results were very temporary. What are my options?
March 25, 2015
Answer: Neck revision? When you say a necklift (with lipo) and corset platysmaplasty, do you mean a "corset platysmaplasty neck lift"(incision under chin) or a neck lift(incisions around earlobe and in back of ear)as well as a corset submental muscle tightening? From the pictures it appears to be the former. Your platysma muscle appears to have residual laxity; perhaps there is lateral laxity(as opposed to purely submental laxity)? Your failed attempt to tighten the skin and weaken the muscle appear to confirm this observation.If not already performed, a formal neck lift(ear incisions) should remedy the situation.Hope this helps.
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March 25, 2015
Answer: Neck revision? When you say a necklift (with lipo) and corset platysmaplasty, do you mean a "corset platysmaplasty neck lift"(incision under chin) or a neck lift(incisions around earlobe and in back of ear)as well as a corset submental muscle tightening? From the pictures it appears to be the former. Your platysma muscle appears to have residual laxity; perhaps there is lateral laxity(as opposed to purely submental laxity)? Your failed attempt to tighten the skin and weaken the muscle appear to confirm this observation.If not already performed, a formal neck lift(ear incisions) should remedy the situation.Hope this helps.
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March 27, 2015
Answer: Neck revision I believe you would benefit from a revision. Things are unlikely to improve if a year has elapsed. Discuss with your surgeon. Good luck. Donald R Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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March 27, 2015
Answer: Neck revision I believe you would benefit from a revision. Things are unlikely to improve if a year has elapsed. Discuss with your surgeon. Good luck. Donald R Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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