I am four weeks after a neck lift, with sutures under the chin and in front and behind the ears. While I am happy with the sharpened jawline, I have some concerns. now that the swelling is resolving there are some crepey vertical wrinkles developing on my neck. There are also ridges on my neck where the drains had been. Will these issues resolve?
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Answer: Neck Lines / Tech Neck / Neck Wrinkles -- Soft Fillers (Belotero) in combination w/ Lasers and Microneedling/PRP
To start, I recommend a proper exam and a review of the operative note to determine the degree of excess skin versus a true platysma separation following your face and neck lift. What you are suggesting is logical although pre-op photos, post op photos taken at 3, 6 and 12 months and a complete...
Platysmal banding, protrusion, and skin laxity can be more noticeable in those with a low body weight, but if your weight remains relatively stable post-op then it's unlikely that your results would be affected by resuming exercise. Once you do start lifting weights again, use caution and ease...
If the neck is oversuctioned from liposuction the neck can scar and form bands that tighten the neck too much and give it strange look. This is called a cobra neck deformity, and it should not happen with properly performed liposuction of the neck. Best, Dr. Emer.
