I had a platysmaplasty approx 2 years ago. Shortly after the surgery, my submandibular glands are very noticeable and take much away from the results of the procedure. Now I am having a face and neck lift and want to have my glands removed in hopes of achieving the best result possible. My PS agrees that the glands are slightly swollen and will remove them for optimal results, but I'm not sure if I should, not just due to the surgical risks, but long term as well.
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Answer: Removal Submandibular glands for better aesthetic neck lift results = pictures would be great to asses the question #necklift
It's best to begin by consulting with a surgeon in-person. The presence of banding down the front of the #neck, and, amount of excess skin and condition of your skin are among some factors which determine what treatments will best rejuvenate your neck . During an in-person examination, your chin...
If you had a necklift, expect swelling to go away gradually, usually over a period of 2 months. This may depend on the amount of liposuction or muscle tightening done on the front of the neck. In regards to the smile asymmetry, you may have some nerve weakness from your surgical procedure or li...
Hello and thank you for your excellent question. While there are numerous non-invasive techniques available for skin tightening, I think you would be best served with a surgical neck lift, especially considering your platysmal bands. Laser assisted liposuction or botox injection into the neck ...
