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Sagging neck skin ("turkey neck"). What asurgical and non-surgical options are available to firm sagging neck skin?

Apr 28, 2008

Sagging neck skin ("turkey neck"). What asurgical and non-surgical options are available to firm sagging neck skin?

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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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Dr. Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS
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Dr. Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS
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Answered on Sep 23, 2015
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Dr. Lucian Ion, FRCS
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Dr. Lucian Ion, FRCS
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Dr. Melanie Malone, MD, FACS
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Dr. Melanie Malone, MD, FACS
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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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Dr. Laura Garcia-Rodriguez, MD
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Dr. Laura Garcia-Rodriguez, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Dec 2, 2018
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Dr. Brian M. Harmych, MD, FACS
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Dr. Brian M. Harmych, MD, FACS
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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