I’m 44 years old and feel like I look decent for my age. My neck, however looks terrible. It’s all I see when I look in the mirror and I find myself holding my head in uncomfortable positions to try to mask it. I plan to get a facelift in 5-6 years, but my neck can’t wait that long. What is the approximate cost and minimum expected down time? I had a chin implant and neck lipo about 10 years ago and there is no excess fat under my chin. It’s all just saggy skin.
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June 21, 2019
Answer: To really fix a bad sagging neck, then you almost always have to get a lower facelift with the necklift to make it work.
Thanks for asking. I do alot of lasers with my face and neck lifting. In fact, I usually perform it in the majority of facelifts. The acyclovir is to help prevent a cold sore outbreak. This is written for patients regardless of cold sore / herpes history. I do believe it is the stand...
If you are looking for a non-surgical approach, I would consider Kybella injections. The ingredient in Kybella is similar to that found in your gallbladder and dissolves fat. This often takes 3-4+ treatments for desired effect. Liposuction is also a great option, but requires an incision to...
At 1 month post op it is not unusual to have bumps and lumps, they should smooth out over time, if they don't a simple revision can be done. discuss your concerns with your surgeon. Good luck.
