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6 months after a face or neck lift, most of these irregularities that would be self-resolving would typically have done so by now. Sometimes massage can help, but assuming you have already tried massaging the scar, there is a good chance it won't improve until it is released surgically. Based on the location, it might be accessible by using an incision concealed under the chin instead of opening up the whole facelift incision again.
You are still early in your recovery. I encourage you to speak with your surgeon about your concerns and closely follow post op instructions. It would be several months before you could consider a revision if it is indicated.
At one year, you can consider undergoing a lower face and neck lift procedure to address your issues of platysma muscle bands, lateral fullness in the neck, and loose skin in the neck itself, lift the jowls and address your Cobra neck deformity. Choose your second surgeon wisely based on...
An exam or photos is needed to know for sure, but you may have options outside of a surgical neck lift. For those with mild to moderate laxity you can consider options such as FaceTite. This minimally invasive procedure uses RF technology to tighten skin. There is no general anethesia...
From the submitted photo it appears you would have the best result from a surgical lower face and neck lift. This would improve contours and give more definition to the jawline. You could consider other options such as FaceTite and facial liposuction but it will not produce the same results as...
This is a cobra neck deformity. This usually occurs due to over-resection of the central components of the neck (midline inter-digastric and inter-platysmal deep fat) adjacent to inadequate treatment of adjacent platysmal bands and submandibular glands. I would recommend a revision deep plane...
While liposuction can remove excess fat, it is not the most effective solution for improving the neck angle because the neck is more than just fat—it’s a structural system of muscles and skin that change with age. Simply removing fat without addressing the underlying muscle laxity and s...