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Can I have a mini neck lift performed without making any changes to my face? (photos)

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BeautifulfairyMar 22, 2023
Ok, I really am not that worried about the rest of my face, yeah I have some crinkles under my eyes and some crows feet, that go away with botox but my platysma banding is what is really bothering me, every day it bothers me. Could I get a incision under my chin rather than my ears . Im really skinny so that probably contributes to this.

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Brian K. Machida, MD, FACS

Another set of problems has developed with your approach. Your platysmal bands have been exposed now that your fat has been removed. A mini-lift does not address this problem because it is too close to the middle. Mini lifts do not address the submental neck well. At this point, you can try...

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Brian K. Machida, MD, FACS

Heavy swelling depends on the type of technique used. Surgery limited to above the platsyma can indicated residual fat under the platysma. If dissection was under the muscle, it can indicate residual anterior digastric muscle, sub mandibular gland, or even a previously undetected salivary...

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William Portuese, MD

Much more information is needed, such as a full set of facial And neck photographs to understand what the right procedure would be. In our practice, we rarely perform min lifts because they give mini results. We perform a comprehensive high-SMAS lower face and neck lift procedure which...

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