I had a brow, face and neck lift six months ago, and I am unhappy with the bulges under my neck, and the fact that I still have jowls. There is definite improvement, but I don’t know if I should ask for a revision or if this is normal.
October 26, 2023
Answer: Addressing Neck Bulges: Revision Considerations Post Face, Brow, and Neck Lift Hi nvgurl, Thank you for reaching out with concerns about neck bulges and the potential need for a neck lift revision after undergoing a face, brow, and neck lift. I appreciate the insight from your medical history and the photographs you provided. I strongly recommend scheduling a follow-up with your original facelift surgeon. It's crucial to articulate your dissatisfaction, while also maintaining "realistic expectations." Without a pre-operative baseline for comparison, it's challenging for me to gauge if a revision might have always been in the cards. The decision to undergo a neck lift initially would have heavily relied on the degree of excess skin present in your neck before surgery. From what I can assess, there seems to be potential for mild to moderate refinement. There are several paths forward: you could consider non-invasive treatments like Morpheus 8, or delve into the prospect of a revisionary neck lift. By the 6-month post-op mark, the majority of neck tissue typically settles, but if you're inclined to take a more cautious approach, there's no pressing need for immediate revision surgery. In conclusion, I advise revisiting your plastic surgeon to discuss your observations. If both you and your surgeon concur that further improvement is attainable and you're comfortable with another procedure, a revision neck lift could be the next step. I appreciate your diligence in seeking guidance on the bulges in your neck half a year after your comprehensive facial surgeries. Best wishes on your continued journey, Sincerely, Dr. Katzen
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October 26, 2023
Answer: Addressing Neck Bulges: Revision Considerations Post Face, Brow, and Neck Lift Hi nvgurl, Thank you for reaching out with concerns about neck bulges and the potential need for a neck lift revision after undergoing a face, brow, and neck lift. I appreciate the insight from your medical history and the photographs you provided. I strongly recommend scheduling a follow-up with your original facelift surgeon. It's crucial to articulate your dissatisfaction, while also maintaining "realistic expectations." Without a pre-operative baseline for comparison, it's challenging for me to gauge if a revision might have always been in the cards. The decision to undergo a neck lift initially would have heavily relied on the degree of excess skin present in your neck before surgery. From what I can assess, there seems to be potential for mild to moderate refinement. There are several paths forward: you could consider non-invasive treatments like Morpheus 8, or delve into the prospect of a revisionary neck lift. By the 6-month post-op mark, the majority of neck tissue typically settles, but if you're inclined to take a more cautious approach, there's no pressing need for immediate revision surgery. In conclusion, I advise revisiting your plastic surgeon to discuss your observations. If both you and your surgeon concur that further improvement is attainable and you're comfortable with another procedure, a revision neck lift could be the next step. I appreciate your diligence in seeking guidance on the bulges in your neck half a year after your comprehensive facial surgeries. Best wishes on your continued journey, Sincerely, Dr. Katzen
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September 20, 2023
Answer: A Platysmaplasty (neck tuck) is just what the doc ordered. From the photos, you should do great with just getting a platysmaplasty under local. It should fix the neck really nicely and is quick and easy to undergo. 6 months is plenty of time to have waited to get it fixed now.
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September 20, 2023
Answer: A Platysmaplasty (neck tuck) is just what the doc ordered. From the photos, you should do great with just getting a platysmaplasty under local. It should fix the neck really nicely and is quick and easy to undergo. 6 months is plenty of time to have waited to get it fixed now.
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