Most doctors suggest an incision under the chin and sewing the platysma muscle together. However, one doctor said this is unnatural and does not do that anymore. Instead he tightens the muscle on each side behind the ear and does a little liposuction under the chin. It seems that the more doctors I see the more confused I get. I do not want to feel like I'm choking from having my platysma muscle sewed together too tightly. And I would prefer it not be sewed together at all it it's unnatural.
April 17, 2015
Answer: Neck Lift Thank you for your question. There are no real "new" surgical methods for perfoming a neck lift. Generally speaking, there are lateral and medial platysmaplasties. Surgeons have different opinions about whether to pull the platsyma bands (neck muscle edges) laterally as part of a facelift or suturing them medially via a submental incision. I hope this helps!
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April 17, 2015
Answer: Neck Lift Thank you for your question. There are no real "new" surgical methods for perfoming a neck lift. Generally speaking, there are lateral and medial platysmaplasties. Surgeons have different opinions about whether to pull the platsyma bands (neck muscle edges) laterally as part of a facelift or suturing them medially via a submental incision. I hope this helps!
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November 30, 2014
Answer: Neck lift There are several ways to perform neck lifts depending on the problem. Without a picture or an examination, it is difficult to advise you with any accuracy. An incision under the chin can help tighten muscles and reduce banding of the neck. Suspension stitches from behind the ear can also help tighten the neck muscles by pulling them tight from the sides. Again, each patient must be approached individually. It sounds like you have had several consultations and just need to decide which doctor you think will do the best job for you.
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November 30, 2014
Answer: Neck lift There are several ways to perform neck lifts depending on the problem. Without a picture or an examination, it is difficult to advise you with any accuracy. An incision under the chin can help tighten muscles and reduce banding of the neck. Suspension stitches from behind the ear can also help tighten the neck muscles by pulling them tight from the sides. Again, each patient must be approached individually. It sounds like you have had several consultations and just need to decide which doctor you think will do the best job for you.
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