Hi there. I am 12 weeks post deep-plane face lift with platysmaplasty and removal of fat pad. I am confident in my doctor and can feel the work he did. What could be causing bulge/sagging. I am concerned that it may get worse. This is actually my second facelift, though first one was done is Mexico, and nothing seems to be have been done under the skin. Should I just give up? Can this be corrected? I so want a flat, 90-degree neck, and I have paid so much money and time and have so many scars.
May 1, 2017
Answer: Double chin 12 weeks post facelift This looks like you did not get the expected result. Based on your description of a fat pad removal and a platysmaplasty I would have expected a better cervicomental angle. Possibly did not remove enough fat, skin, or both. Possibly did not tighten the platysma enough or the stitches failed. This will not get worse, but you should consult with your trusted plastic surgeon and see what he can do to get a better result or explain why he cannot do any better than this. The deep plane part of your surgery has nothing to do with the submental region.
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May 1, 2017
Answer: Double chin 12 weeks post facelift This looks like you did not get the expected result. Based on your description of a fat pad removal and a platysmaplasty I would have expected a better cervicomental angle. Possibly did not remove enough fat, skin, or both. Possibly did not tighten the platysma enough or the stitches failed. This will not get worse, but you should consult with your trusted plastic surgeon and see what he can do to get a better result or explain why he cannot do any better than this. The deep plane part of your surgery has nothing to do with the submental region.
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March 22, 2017
Answer: Perfect results are challenging to achieve day in and day out and your pre-existing anatomy will also impact that. Did your surgeon tell you that you would have a 90 degree angle? If so, then you have a legitimate concern. If not, then the best you can do is to let your surgeon know of your concerns and see if options are available to you down the road once considered healed.
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March 22, 2017
Answer: Perfect results are challenging to achieve day in and day out and your pre-existing anatomy will also impact that. Did your surgeon tell you that you would have a 90 degree angle? If so, then you have a legitimate concern. If not, then the best you can do is to let your surgeon know of your concerns and see if options are available to you down the road once considered healed.
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