Googling (+ DR who suggested) tell me a submental excision is very rare, but recommended . Another DR suggested ultherapy. I had ultherapy once, 18 months ago. Hard for me to judge U, but certainly not overwhelming. Also, 4 years ago, fat injections. As the SE is so rarely done, it is hard to feel entirely comfortable. And unavoidable vertical scar in middle of neck. Was told the few patients who had had SE were happy, scar acceptable. Hard to envision what it would look like. TIA
April 13, 2015
Answer: Direct Necklift I am assuming by your question that you are referring to the direct neck lift, a vertical excision of skin and fat from under the chin downward. This may also be called a vertical submentoplasty in some patients. It would be helpful to see pictures of your neck to see if this is really a good option for you. It would also be helpful for you to see picture of direct necklift scars so you can judge the aesthetic outcome for yourself. It is a tremendously effective procedure if you find the scar and the risk of potential scar revision acceptable. It is really a procedure for older men and women whose more loose neck skin scars much better than younger skin.
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April 13, 2015
Answer: Direct Necklift I am assuming by your question that you are referring to the direct neck lift, a vertical excision of skin and fat from under the chin downward. This may also be called a vertical submentoplasty in some patients. It would be helpful to see pictures of your neck to see if this is really a good option for you. It would also be helpful for you to see picture of direct necklift scars so you can judge the aesthetic outcome for yourself. It is a tremendously effective procedure if you find the scar and the risk of potential scar revision acceptable. It is really a procedure for older men and women whose more loose neck skin scars much better than younger skin.
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April 13, 2015
Answer: Submental excision nada0000, I routinely use a submental "incision" that is horizontal in orientation. I would only do a submental "excision" with a vertical (actually a bit jagged) scar in an older male with a heavy beard who wanted his turkey neck gone but refused or was not a candidate for anaesthesia. In general this problem is handled with a neck lift or a facelift of some sort. I've been exclusively doing facial plastic surgery since 1988 and have maybe done 2-3 submental "excisions". So see several facial plastic experts with years of experience and get a few opinions. Good luck!
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April 13, 2015
Answer: Submental excision nada0000, I routinely use a submental "incision" that is horizontal in orientation. I would only do a submental "excision" with a vertical (actually a bit jagged) scar in an older male with a heavy beard who wanted his turkey neck gone but refused or was not a candidate for anaesthesia. In general this problem is handled with a neck lift or a facelift of some sort. I've been exclusively doing facial plastic surgery since 1988 and have maybe done 2-3 submental "excisions". So see several facial plastic experts with years of experience and get a few opinions. Good luck!
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