For a young, thin neck with visible platysma bands in front, is it advisable to do a platysmaplasty in the front with no lateral incisions? Or are the lateral incisions necessary to prevent the sutured area from pulling tissue into the front of the neck/submental area or from pulling forward lateral platysmal bands? What are other risks of midline work without lateral incisions? How often is only midline work indicated for younger necks?
September 21, 2022
Answer: Anterior vs. posterior neck lift In the neck that is without significant laxity and fat deposits, anterior neck lift may be a good solution (incision underneath the chin). However, if skin laxity is expected after platysmoplasty, this redundancy of skin must be addressed with skin excision in a form of face/neck lift or extended posterior neck lift. Hope this helps.
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September 21, 2022
Answer: Anterior vs. posterior neck lift In the neck that is without significant laxity and fat deposits, anterior neck lift may be a good solution (incision underneath the chin). However, if skin laxity is expected after platysmoplasty, this redundancy of skin must be addressed with skin excision in a form of face/neck lift or extended posterior neck lift. Hope this helps.
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September 20, 2022
Answer: Anterior midline platysmaplasty With the very limited information that you have provided I will give you my two cents. A midline platysmaplasty without significant redundant neck skin may be all that you need to address your platysma bands. If you have neck skin laxity then you will need the incisions laterally to redrape the excess skin. The answer can get a great deal more detailed than what I have provided but a consultation would be necessary for that.
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September 20, 2022
Answer: Anterior midline platysmaplasty With the very limited information that you have provided I will give you my two cents. A midline platysmaplasty without significant redundant neck skin may be all that you need to address your platysma bands. If you have neck skin laxity then you will need the incisions laterally to redrape the excess skin. The answer can get a great deal more detailed than what I have provided but a consultation would be necessary for that.
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