Neck Lipo results are less than impressive 6 months after surgery - any advice would be greatly appreciated (Photo)

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55 year old male. I had neck lipo 6 months ago and the results are less than impressive. I see bumps, waves and a large divot on each side. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks so much with your inquire,

While six months is usually sufficient time for healing, sometimes it can take up to a year for the final results to be fully visible, especially if there’s still some swelling. However, if you're seeing pronounced irregularities at this point, they may not improve much without intervention.

Bumps or waves might be due to uneven fat removal or how the fat has healed post-surgery. In some cases, these can be corrected with a minor revision surgery to smooth out the area.

If you're seeing these irregularities, it’s important to consult your plastic surgeon. They can assess the cause of the bumps, waves, and divots and recommend either a surgical revision or non-invasive treatment to improve the outcome.

Sometimes a combination of minor revision surgery and non-invasive treatments can yield the best results.

Sincerely,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol

Jonghyun Hong, MD · Answer

Hello, It is Dr.Hong from Fresh PS Clinic, S.Korea Seoul.I am very surprised and sorry for you experience. For me it is very strange, that your surgeon has not warned you about this consequences, because they are very obvious in case of processing only liposuction on aged neck. Even younger patient might experience skin laxity after liposuction, but after 40... Beside neck also cheeks (lower) make face more sagging, 
To fix this issue with neck, neck lift might be single option. 
Hope my answer will help^^Best RegardsDr.Hong

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

You were never a good candidate for neck liposuction. You need a formal neck lift, and possible facelift. Those surgeries are the only ones that will give you a result you had anticipated with the liposuction.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

These irregularities of deep scars and fat deposits can be treated only by means of extensive neck lift or lower face/neck lift. Situation may slightly improve in the coming months as scars soften and  diminish but not much. You should seek in person second opinion and consider open neck surgery. Good luck.

George Marosan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. Although you did not post preop photos, it is evident that you have loose neck skin and jowls. Now, the aging process is not limited to the neck only (especially after age 30), it involves the face as well. At your age, the degree of skin laxity in the neck area is severe enough that a full face and neck lift needs to be done to give you a harmonious unoperated face and neck. A neck lift alone will leave you "less than impressive" as well. See a board certified plastic surgeon for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

An examination is needed to be certain, but minimally invasive radiofrequency skin tightening like Renuvion could be very helpful to tighten your neck skin. If needed, Sculptra injections could improve any dents. Please go visit with a plastic surgeon.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Based on the submitted photos the main issue appears to be skin laxity.  The best way to address this for optimal results would be a lower face and neck lift.  This would remove excess skin and contour the area.  See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on your nicely post of photos, you need a full open neck lift to correct your issues following under whelming neck Lipo. Fee $15,000-$25,000. Best of virtual consult.

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