I am 4.5 months post-FL/NL and have developed a central hollowness in the upper part of the neck. Submental liposuction was done, as was some form of platysmaplasty (not corset). I also have residual skin laxity on each side of the hollow area. I fear lipo might have been overdone, and this could now be a cobra deformity. I hope I’m wrong. What can be done to fix this? Thank you.
Answer: Hollow appearance in neck after facelift This is due to aggressive liposuction. Talk to your plastic surgeon about a revision of the platysmaplasty. He or she may need to reapproximate the platysmal bands, or excise the bands further, as well as redrape and tighten the neck skin laterally. Revision surgery is ok, it happens in plastic surgery. I wish you the best.
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Answer: Hollow appearance in neck after facelift This is due to aggressive liposuction. Talk to your plastic surgeon about a revision of the platysmaplasty. He or she may need to reapproximate the platysmal bands, or excise the bands further, as well as redrape and tighten the neck skin laterally. Revision surgery is ok, it happens in plastic surgery. I wish you the best.
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Answer: Submental hallowness after facelift Unfortunately recurrent banding and a hallowed appearance submentally can occur after a facelift, especially with aggressive liposuction. That said, this can be corrected by a revision procedure. Usually done after one year, this would involve suturing the platysma muscle (which creates the bands) back together. In addition, fat grafting or placement of fillers into the hollowed areas would be beneficial as well.Unfortunate that you are having this, but definitely something that can be corrected-
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Answer: Submental hallowness after facelift Unfortunately recurrent banding and a hallowed appearance submentally can occur after a facelift, especially with aggressive liposuction. That said, this can be corrected by a revision procedure. Usually done after one year, this would involve suturing the platysma muscle (which creates the bands) back together. In addition, fat grafting or placement of fillers into the hollowed areas would be beneficial as well.Unfortunate that you are having this, but definitely something that can be corrected-
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September 9, 2014
Answer: Persistent diastasis of platysma muscle after facelift will require surgical correction. From the photograph it looks as though the platysma muscle is still by aesthetic after the facelift. A physical examination would be necessary to substantiate this. If this is the case the platysma muscles will need to be re-approximated surgically.
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September 9, 2014
Answer: Persistent diastasis of platysma muscle after facelift will require surgical correction. From the photograph it looks as though the platysma muscle is still by aesthetic after the facelift. A physical examination would be necessary to substantiate this. If this is the case the platysma muscles will need to be re-approximated surgically.
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September 5, 2014
Answer: Neck bands It appears that the platysmaplasty split open where the two cords are sewn together. This can be corrected suegically by having the platysmaplasty redone.
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September 5, 2014
Answer: Neck bands It appears that the platysmaplasty split open where the two cords are sewn together. This can be corrected suegically by having the platysmaplasty redone.
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September 4, 2014
Answer: Hallow appearance after facelift, neck lift Thank you for sharing. Seeing your surgeon for a frank evaluation-consultation is key. An in person exam is necessary for you. Multiple options include minor fat grafting or injectable filler to fill in the area of hallow concern. This may help the laxity as well. Some patients can have a small amount of test saline injected to see how this will look. See your local board certified surgeon. Hope this helps. Best wishes
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September 4, 2014
Answer: Hallow appearance after facelift, neck lift Thank you for sharing. Seeing your surgeon for a frank evaluation-consultation is key. An in person exam is necessary for you. Multiple options include minor fat grafting or injectable filler to fill in the area of hallow concern. This may help the laxity as well. Some patients can have a small amount of test saline injected to see how this will look. See your local board certified surgeon. Hope this helps. Best wishes
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