I’ve lost a significant amount of weight and always had a “neck roll” of fat that is now a flap of loose skin. My chin area also has loose skin that may have fat still but I’m not sure. Would I need a neck/face lift to address this? II also have pronounced nasolabial folds. I’m 35. Can it be fixed with injectables of some sort or is surgical intervention the best option? I plan on having skin removal in my body as well, can the face/neck surgery be done at the same time?
December 19, 2023
Answer: Neck vs. lower face/neck lift Only on the basis of in-person consultation an experienced plastic surgeon with expertise in face/neck lifts would be able to tell you whether neck lift (extended posterior neck lift) or a lower face/neck lift is better procedure for you. Good luck.
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December 19, 2023
Answer: Neck vs. lower face/neck lift Only on the basis of in-person consultation an experienced plastic surgeon with expertise in face/neck lifts would be able to tell you whether neck lift (extended posterior neck lift) or a lower face/neck lift is better procedure for you. Good luck.
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December 20, 2023
Answer: Neck lift surgery Based on review of your photos, you would most benefit from a neck lift surgery. This is the most effective way to address the excess skin laxity, tighten the vertical platysmal muscle bands that are causing the "turkey gobbler" deformity, and to overall tighten the skin. Fillers and other "non-surgical" methods would not be worth your investment as actual skin needs to be excised in order to tighten and sculpt the neck (think of going to tailor to remove excess fabric). Incisions are below the chin and behind/below the ears in order to remove the excess skin. Some fat can be liposuctioned as well in the same setting, but your concerns have less so to do with excess fat and more so excess skin/skin laxity. It is possible to pair this with the body procedure you mentioned, but that is to the discretion of your facial plastic surgeon, as he may also recommend a facelift for full rejuvenation and, if performed, will add more time to your surgery. Hope this helps!
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December 20, 2023
Answer: Neck lift surgery Based on review of your photos, you would most benefit from a neck lift surgery. This is the most effective way to address the excess skin laxity, tighten the vertical platysmal muscle bands that are causing the "turkey gobbler" deformity, and to overall tighten the skin. Fillers and other "non-surgical" methods would not be worth your investment as actual skin needs to be excised in order to tighten and sculpt the neck (think of going to tailor to remove excess fabric). Incisions are below the chin and behind/below the ears in order to remove the excess skin. Some fat can be liposuctioned as well in the same setting, but your concerns have less so to do with excess fat and more so excess skin/skin laxity. It is possible to pair this with the body procedure you mentioned, but that is to the discretion of your facial plastic surgeon, as he may also recommend a facelift for full rejuvenation and, if performed, will add more time to your surgery. Hope this helps!
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