Hello. I am a 46 year old woman who lost abt 60 pounds and had creping and jowls that came along with weight loss. 6 months post surgery I express concern abt a platysmaplasmal band that was very evident as well as some disproportion under my neck where i could feel more fat on one side vs other. Dr swears he doesnt see it which concerns me even more. Is it me or is there a problem?
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Answer: Addressing Neck Skin Laxity After Neck Lift Surgery
A deep neck lift is a neck contouring procedure. This typically involves submental fat removal, a digastric muscle shave, possible submandibular gland reduction, and platysmaplasty. It requires a Facial Plastic Surgeon familiar with and skilled in contouring deeper neck anatomy
Hi there! Neck liposuction without skin tightening/excision isn't the best idea for anyone above the age of 40 (ish). It's very unlikely for the skin to retract after removing the tissue beneath. You should consider a neck lift or lower facelift to correct and reposition the tissues in a...
I would recommend seeing a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ideally with 6 years of integrated plastic surgery residency training and ALSO a 1 year aesthetic fellowship accredited by the Aesthetic Society). You need a facelift/necklift in my professional opinion. This...