I had a parathyroidectomy and the scar was longer than planned. All but one parathyroid were removed and almost 2/3 of my thyroid due to finding a Lima bean sized adenoma. The scar has lightened, but seems to be right where one RealSelf doctor pointed out that my platymas had split.
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March 26, 2017
Answer: Will scar tissue from a traumatic parathyroidectomy nterfere with repair of playtamus? #there is a possibility #necklift
Correction of the laxity of the neck muscle ( platysmaplasty) could be performed in multiple forms. When the muscle is tightened in the center of the neck that is called corset platysmaplasty ( medial platysmaplasty)Then the muscle is tightened only from the sides of the neck. that is called m...
Thank you for your question and pictures. It appears that liposuction to the neck (which can be performed under local anaesthetic) could give you more of a contoured , L shaped neck. Please make sure you find a reputable and qualified plastic surgeon who can assess you properly to give you a ...
The face lift Incisions are well camouflaged in front and behind the ears for a male facelift procedure. A lower face and neck lift is performed to tighten loose facial and neck skin, tighten loose facial and neck muscles, remove fatty deposits in the neck, a platysma plasty and lift the j...