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?
Answer: It’s not unusual to see a small amount of loose skin return after a facelift. It’s not unusual to see a small amount of loose skin return after a facelift, as unfortunately a surgical facelift cannot address actual skin quality. If the amount of lax skin that has returned is small enough, you may benefit from a non-surgical skin tightening option such as the Titan laser. Otherwise, a minor revision necklift may be done at least a year following your previous facelift. I would suggest discussing your concerns with your plastic surgeon to come up with the best plan. I hope this helps.
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Answer: It’s not unusual to see a small amount of loose skin return after a facelift. It’s not unusual to see a small amount of loose skin return after a facelift, as unfortunately a surgical facelift cannot address actual skin quality. If the amount of lax skin that has returned is small enough, you may benefit from a non-surgical skin tightening option such as the Titan laser. Otherwise, a minor revision necklift may be done at least a year following your previous facelift. I would suggest discussing your concerns with your plastic surgeon to come up with the best plan. I hope this helps.
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Answer: Neck laxity after facelift A small amount of relaxation of skin is normal and expected after a facelift. This generally begins to show around 3 - 6 months after surgery but it is a small amount and occurs as a result of 'give' from the skin stretch from the surgery. Depending on how you're aging, genetics, skin quality, the skin excess may increase with time even as soon as 2-3 years. It sounds like you have a good rapport with your surgeon so I would reapproach him and discuss your options. If you are a candidate for nonsurgical tightening modalities, he or she will discuss this with you though these devices are based on a certain amount of elasticity innately present in the skin and this decreases with age decreasing the effectiveness of these devices. Getting a 'tuck up' with the same surgeon will be best option if this bothers you as he or she will most likely discount the procedure since you had the first one with them as well.
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Answer: Neck laxity after facelift A small amount of relaxation of skin is normal and expected after a facelift. This generally begins to show around 3 - 6 months after surgery but it is a small amount and occurs as a result of 'give' from the skin stretch from the surgery. Depending on how you're aging, genetics, skin quality, the skin excess may increase with time even as soon as 2-3 years. It sounds like you have a good rapport with your surgeon so I would reapproach him and discuss your options. If you are a candidate for nonsurgical tightening modalities, he or she will discuss this with you though these devices are based on a certain amount of elasticity innately present in the skin and this decreases with age decreasing the effectiveness of these devices. Getting a 'tuck up' with the same surgeon will be best option if this bothers you as he or she will most likely discount the procedure since you had the first one with them as well.
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