I have gone to 2 PS to ask about a neck lift, and both focused on my face, suggesting a MACS and if I needed the muscles in the neck tightened, they could that too. Can the platysmaplasty be done without the mid face lift, or should they be done together? And can it be done under local anesthesia? Thanks for listening
September 25, 2014
Answer: Necklift with Platysmaplasty is an Option. Thank you for your question. It is definitely possible to perform a platysmaplasty and necklift independent of a facelift. Some patients are primarily concerned about loose neck and skin muscles. In an appropriately counseled patient this procedure can be very gratifying for both patient and doctor. Consult with another surgeon if you feel that your concerns are not being heard or addressed. Best wishes.
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September 25, 2014
Answer: Necklift with Platysmaplasty is an Option. Thank you for your question. It is definitely possible to perform a platysmaplasty and necklift independent of a facelift. Some patients are primarily concerned about loose neck and skin muscles. In an appropriately counseled patient this procedure can be very gratifying for both patient and doctor. Consult with another surgeon if you feel that your concerns are not being heard or addressed. Best wishes.
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August 29, 2014
Answer: Neck improvement Dear Lagertha, Thanks for submitting your picture. This is a partial face picture, however your face looks fine to me. What is apparent is the followings : Small jowls , skin laxity of the neck with fat deposits and platysma bands. All that can be improved dramatically with liposuction of the neck and jowls and platysmorraphy. I do not recommend to do it under local anesthesia because cosmetic surgery should be a pleasant experience to the patient as much as possible . Also, the surgeons can do a much better job when he is not being concerned or disturbed by the discomfort of the patient. Consult only with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who perforn surgery in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, ask the surgeon to show you before and after pictures to make sure that you like the results. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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August 29, 2014
Answer: Neck improvement Dear Lagertha, Thanks for submitting your picture. This is a partial face picture, however your face looks fine to me. What is apparent is the followings : Small jowls , skin laxity of the neck with fat deposits and platysma bands. All that can be improved dramatically with liposuction of the neck and jowls and platysmorraphy. I do not recommend to do it under local anesthesia because cosmetic surgery should be a pleasant experience to the patient as much as possible . Also, the surgeons can do a much better job when he is not being concerned or disturbed by the discomfort of the patient. Consult only with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who perforn surgery in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, ask the surgeon to show you before and after pictures to make sure that you like the results. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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