My son was born with a cervical midline cleft which was surgical corrected when he was 2 months old. However, now he is 3 and has very tight platysma bands when he flexes the muscle (Ex: Drinking/Eating). I have consulted 2 plastic surgeons who suggested removing the bands all together but I was hoping not to have to open his scar back up.
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Answer: Looking for a Plastic Surgeon to perform and who has performed a Closed Platysmotomy.
Before a patient could be candidate
for a surgery, they have to be in great health. If a patient is in good health,
then I look at the anatomy to guide my recommendations. When looking at your
anatomy you have:
1) Excess skin in the neck
2) Poorly defined jawline
3) Jowls
4) Weak Chin
You have...
It's difficult to confirm what #solution is best without photos. Hence, it's best to begin by consulting with a surgeon in-person. A neck lift is a general term used for rejuvenating the neckline to create a more youthful attractive appearance. Factors which are considered during your...
A full set of photographs taken in a chin neutral position are required to make a determination about how much excess skin is present in the neck. This one photograph does not show cords due to the platysma muscle. When patients have significant laxity in the neck in a chin neutral...
