I'm 63. I can't help but wonder if looking my age is hurting my employment. I have loose skin under the neck with some "wattle" fat, which may disappear when I go from 198 to 178lbs over the next three months. I don't like the "jowls" that are forming either. I'm assuming that I should lose the weight first? I'm between jobs and once working it will be difficult to get two weeks off for recovery.
February 5, 2014
Answer: Weight loss before necklift Dear jsflynn603,It is always best to be at your ideal weight. Your result will be better and you may be able to have a procedure that has less downtime. I would suggest loosing the weight and then seeing and experienced facelift surgeon. Good luck.
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February 5, 2014
Answer: Weight loss before necklift Dear jsflynn603,It is always best to be at your ideal weight. Your result will be better and you may be able to have a procedure that has less downtime. I would suggest loosing the weight and then seeing and experienced facelift surgeon. Good luck.
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February 5, 2014
Answer: Lose the Weight First First, congratulations on your resolve to lose 20 lbs in the next 3 months! That's great, and you'll no doubt enjoy many overall health benefits because of it. Based on your pictures, you do have moderate laxity in the submental region, but it looks like there isn't a significant fat component. Having said that, for such a significant weight loss, I think it's prudent to complete that first, and then see what your lower face and neck tissues look like. You may very well find that you've got even more skin laxity after weight loss, both in the neck and in the jowl region, and it would certainly be best to deal with this with a lower face and neck lift after your weight loss is complete and stabilized. Best of luck!Ashlin J. Alexander, MD FRCSCFacial Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryToronto, Canada
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February 5, 2014
Answer: Lose the Weight First First, congratulations on your resolve to lose 20 lbs in the next 3 months! That's great, and you'll no doubt enjoy many overall health benefits because of it. Based on your pictures, you do have moderate laxity in the submental region, but it looks like there isn't a significant fat component. Having said that, for such a significant weight loss, I think it's prudent to complete that first, and then see what your lower face and neck tissues look like. You may very well find that you've got even more skin laxity after weight loss, both in the neck and in the jowl region, and it would certainly be best to deal with this with a lower face and neck lift after your weight loss is complete and stabilized. Best of luck!Ashlin J. Alexander, MD FRCSCFacial Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryToronto, Canada
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