What can be done about loose skin and stretch marks under my chin after a lower facelift?

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I had a blepharoplasty and a lower face lift in December of 2012. I am 47yrs old and after surgery under my chin looked loose but was told I needed to wait for 6 months. Under my chin I have loose skin and a stretch mark appearance and I hate the outcome. It cost $11,500 and I hope something is going to be done by my surgeon. I am sick about this as its been a painful recovery and the thought of further surery makes me sick. What can I expect can be done , will a revision take care of this issue?

Konstantin Vasyukevich, MD · Answer

Dear TJMom, I would agree with your doctor that waiting for about 6-9 month is necessary to appreciate the final result of your procedure.  If you are still unhappy with your results I would consider an option of a limited neck lift.  This procedure is done under local anesthesia and allows for a mild re-tightening of the neck skin.  This procedure is much easier on you than a full face/neck lift and the recovery period is significantly shorter.   I hope you can find a good solution for this problem and wish you to look your best!

Vivek Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. If you are loose under your chin, perhaps you will need a submental incision to remove some skin, and if there are muscle bands in need of tightening, they will need to be done as well.  There will be a scar under the chin, and on some people, it is well hidden, on others, it is not as well hidden.  Evaluate where you are at a year, and then evaluate things. I hope this helps.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

I need to see photographs of your current appearance to give you a proper answer. Without these photographs it would just be a guess as to what you need.

Robert Brobst, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your concerns. At this point you are basically looking at your final result. I think you should have another conversation with your surgeon and share with him your disappointment. Several things might be described as loose skin under the chin. Sometimes, it is in fact skin, but persistent platysmal bands are seen. Without a picture it is difficult to give you options. These can be as simple as a submental touch up or as involved as a full revision facelift. I am sorry your outcomes aren't to your liking and I hope that you and your surgeon come to an acceptable solution. Take care.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Loose skin in the neck may require a revision.  Dimpling skin or fine wrinkles may require surface treatment.

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