Does having a neck lift compromise the underlying structure of the neck and potentially increase the likelihood of noticeable banding in subsequent years? Can sutures fail? I see a lot of women with tight faces and prominent neckbands. I do not want that outcome. Years ago, when I had implants, doctors minimized the number of issues that could arise years after the procedure. I rarely saw implants without an issue requiring a revision. I do not want the same outcome with my face.
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Thank you for your question and photo. You may benefit most from chin augmentation to create a more defined neck and jawline appearance. By inserting a customized chin implant that is balanced with the rest of your facial features, the side profile can be improved and the neck skin tightened to...
The specific timeline for stopping massages after a neck lift or platysmaplasty can vary based on your surgeon’s recommendations. Typically, you’ll be advised to perform gentle massages in the under jawline and neck area for a few weeks to help reduce swelling and promote healing. Follow you...
Tightening of the platysma and removal/redraping of skin will be accomplished with a well performed facelift. The appearance of the sterrnocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle is often enhanced by these maneuvers. However, the SCM should be left alone surgically to avoid distortion as seen in patients...
