I had a lower face lift, neck lift and submentaplasty just shy of six months ago. I went to a very reputable, double-board-certified surgeon in Manhattan. I love the results except for the bands that still hang down from my neck. My PS says the muscle is still contracting, and that it will be nine months before I see more improvement (the bands will be much less noticeable). Does nine months sound "normal" for a final result? I would appreciate any feedback.
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Christopher David Jones, MBBS, BSc, FRCS (Plast) says:
I think that it would be in your better interests to see a plastic surgeon with an interest in facial aesthetics. After a full assessment all treatment modalities can be discussed with a view to achieving your goal.
For significant V line jaw reduction, we will perform simultaneous face or neck lift otherwise there can be loose or saggy skin after reduction. Most moderate reduction in young patients do not need face or neck lifting. Recommend an in office consult with a 3D facial CT scan for a full...
You are too early after surgery to reliably evaluate result; it takes at least 6 months for swelling to go away entirely to be able to evaluate asymmetries, dents, lines, etc.. If there will be such a dent like you are showing now, correction with fat grafting or filler may be all you will need....
