This is most frequent problem seen after neck/face surgery; recurrence of muscle bands. It may be seen very soon after surgery or, most frequently, several years after. In a skinny neck like yours, one solution would be to redo platysmoplasty (re-suture muscle bands and partially cut platysma muscle transversely). However, that may also result in recurrance or visible central band-scar. There are other options available for individual patients depending of in person evaluation and extent of surgery patient is willing to have. In person evaluation by at least 2 reputable board certified plastic surgeons is recommended. Good luck.

This is a frustrating issue and every experienced plastic surgeon who performs a lot of such procedures will have seen recurrence of these bands even after they have been repaired. It seems you already have a scar under the chin and so the best option would be to resuture the bands together . It will also depend on how low down the neck they extend and sometimes a transection of the lower part of the patysma muscle can also help. But best discuss with your surgeon.

Thank you for your question.A non-surgical option would be to inject them with Botox. The botox would help to relax them and make them less pronounced.

Thank you for your question and photos. It is not uncommon for bands to recur after a facelift, even if they are sutured at the original operation. If the recurrent bands are muscle, then are best treated by direct repair via a small incision under the chin. It appears that you may already have a scar there from the first surgery, It is best to discuss this with your surgeon. Good luck.

Thank you for the question and the photo. Dealing with recurrent platysmal bands can take a variety of forms. If the neck skin is adequately tightened, the muscle bands can be sewn together through a small incision under the chin. If there is still extra skin, this can be removed in the midline (small amount) or through the incisions on the sides by the ears. If there are recurrent jowls as well, a revision of the lower facelift is needed. Good luck!