67 year old male. 18 months ago I had a neck lift by double,board-certified specialist facial surgeon. Incisions under chin, and in front of a behind each ear. Initial results look good but fiveweeks postop noticed lumps appearing under the chin that would not go away with lymphatic massage or cupping. This past, February, one year after her original surgery surgeon, went back in and reopened the incision under the chin, and tried to remove those lumps. This was unsuccessful as they reappeared.
October 10, 2024
Answer: You will need a revision of your neck lift Hello, Thanks for your question. What you are seeing is the result of an initial fluid collection in the central neck at the time of your first face and neck lift. This can be difficult to revision from a submental incision alone especially in older patients because of lack of skin retraction. The stretched skin needs to be redraped laterally in many cases which means revising your neck lift. If you don't mind a slightly larger incision, your surgeon can get rid of much of this redundant skin and scar using a "T" shaped incision under the chin. It works incredibly well in all cases in my experience and reduces the amount of surgery, risk, and recovery. Good luck. Dr. Shah
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October 10, 2024
Answer: You will need a revision of your neck lift Hello, Thanks for your question. What you are seeing is the result of an initial fluid collection in the central neck at the time of your first face and neck lift. This can be difficult to revision from a submental incision alone especially in older patients because of lack of skin retraction. The stretched skin needs to be redraped laterally in many cases which means revising your neck lift. If you don't mind a slightly larger incision, your surgeon can get rid of much of this redundant skin and scar using a "T" shaped incision under the chin. It works incredibly well in all cases in my experience and reduces the amount of surgery, risk, and recovery. Good luck. Dr. Shah
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January 4, 2025
Answer: 67 year-old male with persistent lumps after neck lift The lumps in the photographs may be prominent digastric muscles, or submental fat, or sub-platysmal fat that was not addressed in the first or the second procedures. Copies of the operative report and an in-person exam are going to be required to make a determination about a bet how best to procede.
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January 4, 2025
Answer: 67 year-old male with persistent lumps after neck lift The lumps in the photographs may be prominent digastric muscles, or submental fat, or sub-platysmal fat that was not addressed in the first or the second procedures. Copies of the operative report and an in-person exam are going to be required to make a determination about a bet how best to procede.
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