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
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May 27, 2019
Answer: A platysmaplasty can be performed under local anesthesia, and without a mid-facelift, but only for the right candidate
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