Hello. Do I need a neck lift in addition to an implant and liposuction? I've had a sloping neck like this since kindergarten and even as a teenager with an underweight BMI. I am 30 years old, 5'3 & 170 pounds. I've lost 80 lbs so far and have a goal weight of 109 - 120. An orthodontist I met with did say that I need jaw surgery to correct my overbite and this issue is also effecting my breathing. Also had OSA as underweight teenger. Thanks
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July 29, 2018
Answer: A simple neck liposuction with the micro canulas under local is the 1st step.
Thanks for the question and your photo. It is best to seek information from a board certified plastic surgeon who performs botulinum toxin injection. This will soften the bands easily without the need for surgery. Good luck.
Thank you for your question. It would be helpful to see your photos before we comment. Always work with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.
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Of course, an examination is necessary to gain more information. The following should not be considered a medical opinion.
A surgical procedure called a "corset platysmaplasty" is performed through an incision under the chin that hides in the natural creases of your neck. The platysma is a...
