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8 months after my neck lift I have developed skin hanging on either side of the chin and incision (Photo)

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Tasteful5370Aug 12, 2022

What has happened? The original doctor said he will go in through the same Chin incision to see What has happened… He says it could be dried blood, scar tissue or fat. Can this be fixed? And will it Return?

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Jason Emer, MD

It's difficult to say without the benefit of a formal evaluation. This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

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Liposuction removes the excess fat and depends upon the skin to redrape, while the platysmaplasty tightens in the midline the platysma. Fat grafting helps with depressions, it often needs to be repeated due to resorption. Postop, lymphatic massage helps the swelling and skin. Fillers may be...

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Thank you for your posting your question. Since neck lift procedures directly target the skin on the neck and throat, getting braces should not interfere with the outcome. Though the alignment of your teeth may change, this is unlikely to have an effect on the skin below the jawline. During this...

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Jason Emer, MD

This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. Buccal fat pad gives slimming not symmetry. Masseter botox will make you slimmer and make the jawline more loose. Fillers help give shaping and contouring. If you want perfect or close to perfect symmetry...

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Gregory T. Lynam, MD

A very accurate time line and pictures of before and after at each step are needed Please. Was it all the same doctor? Clearly you have had complications and continue to need likely several revision surgeries. At this point you can continue on with same doctor or get all of your records...

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Brian K. Machida, MD, FACS

We needs photos and a more detailed history to make any determination Please repost with photos. You’ve been very patient about wanting to wait 6 months after surgery. You’ve waited 3 months and that’s reasonable to post a question.

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