I had a SMAS lift in May. I think my PS did an excellent job, as overall, I have been very pleased with the result. However, in the last month, I have noticed my wattle is returning. Right at my throat - I have that line of skin that stretches under my chin back. So much so, that I can flick the loose skin with a finger. I know he tightened me as much as possible during sx, so this clearly is my skin settling back in. What is my best option and when would you suggest any revision be done?
April 16, 2012
Answer: Redundant Lax Neck Skin after SMAS Lift
A facelift addresses the jowl and neck by tightening the underlying SMAS and platysma. The neck improvement depends on how extensive your surgeon addtiionally addressed this area. For example was a separate incision made under your neck and a playtysmaplasty done?Was there extensive undermining of the skin in the area of the "turkey waddle", etc. Each of these maneuvers improves the result if applicable to you.
Also realize that in most cases after the swelling resolves afterwards together with the natural loss of elasticity in most patients, subsequent skin relaxation to a degree will be seen in some patients.Three to six months after facelift surgery is when this usually is apparent. This can be corrected if desired in most cases
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April 16, 2012
Answer: Redundant Lax Neck Skin after SMAS Lift
A facelift addresses the jowl and neck by tightening the underlying SMAS and platysma. The neck improvement depends on how extensive your surgeon addtiionally addressed this area. For example was a separate incision made under your neck and a playtysmaplasty done?Was there extensive undermining of the skin in the area of the "turkey waddle", etc. Each of these maneuvers improves the result if applicable to you.
Also realize that in most cases after the swelling resolves afterwards together with the natural loss of elasticity in most patients, subsequent skin relaxation to a degree will be seen in some patients.Three to six months after facelift surgery is when this usually is apparent. This can be corrected if desired in most cases
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April 7, 2011
Answer: Recurrent excess skin after a facelift
It's great that you're pleased with the results of your facelift. Small revisions can be done around 8-12 months after the initial surgery and all of the swelling has resolved.
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April 7, 2011
Answer: Recurrent excess skin after a facelift
It's great that you're pleased with the results of your facelift. Small revisions can be done around 8-12 months after the initial surgery and all of the swelling has resolved.
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