Does neck lift always include platysmaplasty? I had a consultation with a doctor recently. He suggests me a SMAS lower face lift, which includes neck lift. When I asked about the location of incisions, he said the incisions are approximately 3cm long in front of ears and behind the ears. When I searched on the internet, it looks like most doctors will have an incision under chin when doing platysmaplasty surgery. Is it possible platysmaplasty can be done without any incision under the chin?
Answer: Platysmaplasty and incisions Thank you for your question. A platysmaplasty is usually approached through a very small (~2 cm) incision that is hidden in one of your natural skin creases on the underside of your chin. This incision usually heals very nicely and is barely perceptible since it is hidden within a natural skin fold and under your chin. The incisions for a neck lift, as you mentioned, does require incisions behind your ear but these also are hidden within creases and hairlines as well. Not all patients need a platysmaplasty - only if they have muscle bands that need to be treated. We understand the importance of hiding incisions and scars and strive to keep them discreet. I hope this helps!
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Answer: Platysmaplasty and incisions Thank you for your question. A platysmaplasty is usually approached through a very small (~2 cm) incision that is hidden in one of your natural skin creases on the underside of your chin. This incision usually heals very nicely and is barely perceptible since it is hidden within a natural skin fold and under your chin. The incisions for a neck lift, as you mentioned, does require incisions behind your ear but these also are hidden within creases and hairlines as well. Not all patients need a platysmaplasty - only if they have muscle bands that need to be treated. We understand the importance of hiding incisions and scars and strive to keep them discreet. I hope this helps!
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December 19, 2014
Answer: Platysmaplasty Incisions A neck lift is a set
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December 19, 2014
Answer: Platysmaplasty Incisions A neck lift is a set
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December 15, 2014
Answer: Neck lift and Platysmaplasty Without seeing pictures or examining you, it is very difficult to give you specific advice. A neck lift without a platysmaplasty tightens the skin, but does not address the muscles. In most cases, the platysmaplasty is recommended to achieve the best result. However, each patient is addressed separately and the best procedure advised to the patient. A small incision under the chin leads to a significantly defined neck and jaw line in most patients.Good Luck
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December 15, 2014
Answer: Neck lift and Platysmaplasty Without seeing pictures or examining you, it is very difficult to give you specific advice. A neck lift without a platysmaplasty tightens the skin, but does not address the muscles. In most cases, the platysmaplasty is recommended to achieve the best result. However, each patient is addressed separately and the best procedure advised to the patient. A small incision under the chin leads to a significantly defined neck and jaw line in most patients.Good Luck
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Answer: Does a platysmaplasty require a submental(chin) incision? The answers really depends on what your neck looks like now and what you are willing to accept.Thin necks(no significant deep fat--- deep fat cannot be addressed with lipoplasty) and well contoured necks(no deep muscle issues that create neck fullness) can be addressed without the submental(chin) incision.Said another way, isolated platysmal banding can be readily handled without the need for the chin incision.Best of luck.
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Answer: Does a platysmaplasty require a submental(chin) incision? The answers really depends on what your neck looks like now and what you are willing to accept.Thin necks(no significant deep fat--- deep fat cannot be addressed with lipoplasty) and well contoured necks(no deep muscle issues that create neck fullness) can be addressed without the submental(chin) incision.Said another way, isolated platysmal banding can be readily handled without the need for the chin incision.Best of luck.
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May 25, 2019
Answer: Platysma-plasty is performed in a neck lift and a face/neck lift To perform a platysma plasty requires an incision placed in the sub mental chin area blended in the crease. The incision underneath the chin crease is mandatory in order to perform the platysma-plasty. The fatty deposits are removed above and below the platysma muscle, and then the platysma plasty is performed. When patient's are under 50 years of age, a neck lift can be performed. In most patients over 50 years of age, there will be loose and elastic neck skin which requires a face/ neck lift. For many examples of neck lifts and face/neck lifts with a platysma plasty , please see the link and video below.
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May 25, 2019
Answer: Platysma-plasty is performed in a neck lift and a face/neck lift To perform a platysma plasty requires an incision placed in the sub mental chin area blended in the crease. The incision underneath the chin crease is mandatory in order to perform the platysma-plasty. The fatty deposits are removed above and below the platysma muscle, and then the platysma plasty is performed. When patient's are under 50 years of age, a neck lift can be performed. In most patients over 50 years of age, there will be loose and elastic neck skin which requires a face/ neck lift. For many examples of neck lifts and face/neck lifts with a platysma plasty , please see the link and video below.
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