Is anterior digastric muscle resection/spot submental lipo safe? (Photos)

September 12, 2018
Asked By:Avapeet in Irvine, CA

9 months after full face/neck lift platysmaplasty/lipo, doctor suggests digastric muscle resection/spot submental lipo. I'm 54 years old. Under chin looks tight down center with bulges on each side/loose skin. Bulges are not firm at all. I think he pulled the skin tight since the scars behind my ears and neck have widened and could feel tugging/pulling for first several months. Do you agree I need spot lipo and Anterior Digastric muscle resection? He says it’s a quick 20 min procedure. Is this safe? Will it solve the problem/loose skin? How to know for sure the problem is with those muscles? If it doesn’t work what’s next?

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September 19, 2018

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September 19, 2018

Answer: Anterior Digastric Surgery for Residiual Neck Laxity post Facelict

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September 17, 2018

Answer: Digastric resection

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September 17, 2018

Answer: Digastric resection

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Answer: Neck fullness and bulges

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September 13, 2018

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