Neck lift and liposuction. What can I do to improve this banding around my neck? (Photo)

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I have this strange banding around my neck. I am 4 months post op and was was wondering what I can do to improve this. I also had a revision rhinoplasty and wanted to know if I could have fat grafting in my nostril. I have columella that has retracted and the area that attaches to my right nostril has a groove (indentation), I was wondering if fat grafting could even out the nostrils. Photos attached.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Regarding neck, your result may be too early and will improve in time; a small amount of Botox into visible msucle bands may help. Regarding nostril asymmetry  and columella issue, very likely that you would need some sort of cartilage grafts by means of columella strut or extension and butterfly graft to correct dimpling in soft triangles. Small amount of filler may help regarding last issue. Hope this helps.

Brian K. Machida, MD, FACS · Answer

Whenever fat reduction is done in the form of liposuction, it is possible that muscle structures under the skin become more visible. The vertical bands are platysmal bands, and the round structure is likely a salivary gland.  I don't see a submental incision so I'm not sure a platysmaplasty is done.  This probably will require revision surgery.  If you have this redone, it needs to be a different technique to address the bands and glands.

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