Corset platysmaplasty was performed as part of full facelift (also incisions in front and behind ears). A year later could still feel hard, ropy, lumpy vertical cord in midline - as if it's the ridged stitching together of the platysma. Why would this have happened (I can't find other complaints about this issue online)? Looks worse than before any surgery, as it was only loose skin before with no visible bands. Why would it be hard and not soften over time? How would it be corrected? Thank you.
January 14, 2016
Answer: Cord in central neck Thanks for the question and sorry to hear that you are having this problem. As you have surmised, this is likely related to the suturing and reapproximation of the edges of the platysma muscle in the neck. It may be attributable to the tension of the repair, scarring at the level of muscle, or it may actually be due to the type of sutures employed. It is likely that this can be improved through a revision, and I would encourage consultation with your operative surgeon.
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January 14, 2016
Answer: Cord in central neck Thanks for the question and sorry to hear that you are having this problem. As you have surmised, this is likely related to the suturing and reapproximation of the edges of the platysma muscle in the neck. It may be attributable to the tension of the repair, scarring at the level of muscle, or it may actually be due to the type of sutures employed. It is likely that this can be improved through a revision, and I would encourage consultation with your operative surgeon.
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January 14, 2016
Answer: Vertical cord post platysmaplasty Many thanks for submitting your question.Its difficult to answer your question without being able to examine you however I would suggest that there are two possible answers. It may be residual scar tissue that has formed the hard cord you describe or it may that your platysma muscle was over tightened causing the ridging you describe.It is possible to correct this however I would suggest seeing a Plastic surgeon who can examine you fully.I hope this helps and sending you the best of luck
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January 14, 2016
Answer: Vertical cord post platysmaplasty Many thanks for submitting your question.Its difficult to answer your question without being able to examine you however I would suggest that there are two possible answers. It may be residual scar tissue that has formed the hard cord you describe or it may that your platysma muscle was over tightened causing the ridging you describe.It is possible to correct this however I would suggest seeing a Plastic surgeon who can examine you fully.I hope this helps and sending you the best of luck
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