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Neck blemish 6 months post-op, why won't it go & what can I do? (Photos)

ohmaggiemaeNov 12, 2023
6 months post fl/nl and whatever this is, is still visible. What is it, why won't it go away, and what can I do about it? Thank you.

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Dr. Gianfranco Frojo, MD
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Ronald J. Edelson, MD

It appears the facelift was done through limited incisions, maybe what someone would call a mini lift. It would require a surgical revision to make it right

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Hi, I'm sorry to hear about your experience. From the photos, it appears that a revision facelift could potentially help, but it's crucial to understand what areas were addressed in the initial procedure. Since your head is down in the photos, it's challenging to assess your skin's condition...

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Hello, hope you are well. Your photo shows the muscles underneath the chin have become skeletonized and now protrude creating the appearance of 'pouches'. It could be platysma, but more likely to be the digastric muscle bellies. (It would be helpful to see your operative report to see what was...

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Ronald J. Edelson, MD

The photo is very limited but shows your platysma bands separated. It’s possible that the best thing to do is revise the entire facelift but I could only determine that by an in person exam

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Gianfranco Frojo, MD

I would highly recommend considering fat grafting. I would go see a board-certified plastic surgeon (with 6 year integrated plastic surgery training and 1 year The Aesthetic Society accredited fellowship). Without an evaluation in person, it is difficult to make any recommendations or provide a...

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