I am a 25yo female. I have (slowly) lost about 60 lbs in the past year and i recently noticed my neck skin is incredibly crepey and loose. I am an everyday smoker and I have noticed my skin is not healing as quickly as it used to. Under my chin it looks wrinkled like I'm in my 50s. Are there any non surgical options for my loose/excess skin? Please help this is horribly depressing.
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Answer: Neck Lines / Tech Neck / Neck Wrinkles -- Soft Fillers (Belotero) in combination w/ Lasers and Microneedling/PRP
I treat this everyday in my practice. You do not need surgery. Properly performed liposuction with laser and physical fat removal will do fantastic to remove the fat, lift the skin, and contour the jawline. I pretreat everyone with Botox 1-2 weeks before surgery to relax the neck muscles,...
A facelift or neck lift does not involve any exposure to the carotid artery during surgery. The carotid artery lies deep in the neck A facelift/ neck lift involves the more superficial planes of the neck and thus can not cause blockage.
Without before, and, after or current photos, it's difficult to access the additional options that may benefit you. If you are not satisfied with the results at this point in time, it's best to discuss such with your doctor. Typically, it's best to wait 6 to 12 months depending on the re...