How do I get rid of tunnel line on neck after surgery? (photo)

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I had double jaw advancement, genioplasty and lipo under the chin 6 months ago for an overbite and other jaw issues. I need advise because I have a tunnel line on my neck. This area of skin feels normal to the rest of the neck. I also massage it with Pericome Md neck tightening cream. Nothing works. I'm 39 and lost 30 pounds after surgery and have another 50 to go. What caused this, what is the treatment and should I wait for the rest of the weightloss before resolving it? Below are some pics.

Misbah Khan MD, FAAD, FACMS · Answer

bands or tunnel-like appearance of the neck after Liposuction is sometimes seen temporarily and it usually goes away. if its not better at 12-mon follow-up then your doctor might consider a small surgical procedure to sever these bands.

Chase Lay, MD · Answer

In your case these actually look like edges of platysma muscle.  I would complete your weight loss program before attempting any other surgical intervention.  Improvement or resolution of this may require what is referred to as a submentoplasty or platysmoplasty.  This is a surgical procedure that is a component of a face and neck left.  However, it can be done under local anesthesia with relative ease in experienced hands with a small incision underneath the chin.  Basically, he'll need to identify the edges of the platysma muscle trimming appropriately and suture it together in the midline.Best of luckChase Lay, MDDouble board-certified facial plastic surgeon

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

I believe the "hanging" skin in your neck is purely weight loss relayed. Finish ALL the weight loss than seek evaluations for a neck lifting operation.//

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