I'm a 31 yo male, and I had a neck lift (platysmaplasty + lipo) 2 months ago. However, about 85% of the affected area is still numb and the right side under my chin is clearly bulkier than left side. I also lost my beard in several areas under my chin and those bare spots are very noticeable.
Question #1 Will my beard grow back under my chin? Question # 2 - Can I expect any further improvement on the right side of my chin? Thank you in advance!
Answers (6)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
June 8, 2011
Answer: Uneven results after neck lift
2 people found this helpful
Lawrence Kass, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Without photos, it is impossible to assess your problem and the effective way to handle it. Z-plasty is not typically associated with scar revision or puckering in the neck region.
Avoid a chemical peel to tighten neck skin. Chemical peels, unless deep peels, don't tighten much and there is a greater risk of scarring the neck skin than facial skin. Similarly avoid dermabrasion and CO2 (carbon dioxide)laser resurfacing for the neck. Fractional...
In general, you can expect about a week of bruising and another week of swelling. Patients tend to feel pretty good and back to themselves in about 24 to 48 hours, but it’s extremely important to avoid any strenuous activity for at least one week after surgery. This means no exercise or a...
