Post Face and neck lift - Loose skin under right side of chin/neck area. How can I improve this? (Photo)

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I am not happy with extra piece of skin under the (R) lateral side of chin/ neck area and was told it could be submendubular gland and i do not feel this is what this is... i spent alot of money and would like opinions/ suggestions to what this is and how to address it. Thank you!

Chet Mays, MD · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry!   Seeing you in person and being able to feel the area would help determine what treatment could help you to your goal. It is difficult to determine the fullness is without being able to palpate the area.  Schedule an appointment with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss your options.

Robert M. Wald, Jr., MD · Answer

It's difficult to comment on your results without seeing your preoperative pictures and examining you prior to the procedure. With this in mind, this could be a submandibular gland or an accumulation of post op swelling and scar tissue with some loose skin. Massage therapy, possible steroid injections, or a secondary procedure may be indicated. I would follow up with your surgeon or other plastic surgeons in your local area.

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

This is a prominent submandibular gland, especially adjacent to the over-resected fat in the midline of the neck. The best solution is a revision necklift with partial gland excision.

Michelle Lee, MD · Answer

I'm sorry that you were left unhappy after your surgery! Due to the location of the bulge, it is possible that your submandibular gland is contributing but it could also be a bit of leftover fatty tissue or loose skin. Typically, if it is fatty tissue, this could be corrected via a simple office procedure.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

You appear to still have some excess skin under the mandible causing a festoon in the neck.  A revision can be done to tighten this neck skin and smooth it out.

Post Face and neck lift - Loose skin under right side of chin/neck area. How can I improve this? (Photo)

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Answer: Possible gland or excess tissue

Answer: Possible gland or excess tissue

Answer: Excess skin

Answer: Excess skin

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Answer: Possible gland or excess tissue

Answer: Possible gland or excess tissue

Answer: Excess skin

Answer: Excess skin

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