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Facelift/necklift, so many "after" photos show a small pouch of hanging skin under chin. Why is that?

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imagingboomerOct 14, 2014

I've noticed in many "after" pics that there seems to be more often than not loose skin right under chin on many patients. I want to rid myself of that double chin/turkey thing but am having second thoughts when I see these photos. I am looking to regain my jawline and rid myself of that extra skin under chin. A lot are at 6 mos-I would expect better results & these photos are from various surgeons. Why is that?

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Dr. Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
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Dr. Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS
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Dr. Frank P. Fechner, MD
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Dr. Martin Jugenburg, MD
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Dr. Robert J. Spies, MD
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Dr. Kevin M. Robertson, MD, FACS
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Dr. Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA
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Dr. Elliot M. Heller, MD
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