I'm a 31 yo male, and I had a neck lift (platysmaplasty + lipo) 2 months ago. However, about 80% of the affected area is still numb and the right side under my chin is clearly bulkier than left side. I also lost my beard in several areas under my chin and those bare spots are very noticeable. Question #1 Will my beard grow back under my chin? Question # 2 - Can I expect any further improvement on the right side of my chin or am I passed the swelling phase? Thanks in advance!
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Most likely the beard will grow back after neck lift as the hair follicles probably got "stunned" and will need to awaken. I would be patient as the healing process after submental liposuction and plastysmaplasty often takes about 6 months. Continue to see your plastic surgeon to...
Without photos, it is impossible to assess your problem and the effective way to handle it. Z-plasty is not typically associated with scar revision or puckering in the neck region.
Avoid a chemical peel to tighten neck skin. Chemical peels, unless deep peels, don't tighten much and there is a greater risk of scarring the neck skin than facial skin. Similarly avoid dermabrasion and CO2 (carbon dioxide)laser resurfacing for the neck. Fractional...
