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Botched neck lift - Am I a candidate for a revision? (photo)

LKCSJan 27, 2025
Had a full face and neck lift over a year ago. I think my neck looks horrible. It’s not tight enough and I was left with these white patches. I’ve been back to my surgeon multiple times and he says there is nothing he can do. Am I a candidate for a revision or is there something else I can do to make it look better… lasers maybe?

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