I am a 38 year old woman with a webbed neck, but none of the syndromes commonly associated with it. I have been thinking about having it surgically corrected, but unsure what kind of doctor even would do this? What is the surgery and recovery like?
April 6, 2012
Answer: Webbed Neck Correction
I am assuming when you mean a webbed neck, you are referring to bands that extend downwards from the side of the neck. These are almost always associated with congenital syndromes or minor variants thereof. It would be more helpful to see pictures and you should submit them to determine the location of your webs. These are traditionally corrected by a 'butterfly excision' done on the back of the neck to reposition the webbed skin from the sides to the back of the neck.
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April 6, 2012
Answer: Webbed Neck Correction
I am assuming when you mean a webbed neck, you are referring to bands that extend downwards from the side of the neck. These are almost always associated with congenital syndromes or minor variants thereof. It would be more helpful to see pictures and you should submit them to determine the location of your webs. These are traditionally corrected by a 'butterfly excision' done on the back of the neck to reposition the webbed skin from the sides to the back of the neck.
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