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Platysmaplasty - Muscle Tightening and Lipo Under Chin. Nashville, TN

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I am 43 and I have had a slight double chin for as...

redwowMay 15, 2016
WORTH IT$3,000
I am 43 and I have had a slight double chin for as long as I can remember. It's hereditary and I always wanted to fix it. I am so glad I did! The first plastic surgeon I spoke with told me I needed a lower face lift and tons of fillers and I'm just not ready for that. I don't have jowls yet so I thought that was a little extreme at this point. Then I went to Dr. Boggess and he was wonderful. He said he could perform a platysmaplasty (tightening of the muscle under the chin) and some lipo under my chin and along my jawline. I was awake for the procedure (some people thought I was crazy) but I am glad I was and I did fine. It has been a little over 2 months and I am so happy with the results. I still have a tiny amount of swelling and numbness but he said to give it a few more months. I was bruised for maybe a week but it was still cold at the time and I could wear scarves. I have long hair and I am no longer ashamed to wear my hair up in a bun or ponytail! Only wish I had done this sooner!!

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Michael Boggess, MD

Michael Boggess, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 111 Reviews
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Replies (12)

dbcc
May 17, 2016
HI! I am looking for a doc to do this same thing to me. Could u possibly post some pix of your neck pre- and post- so We can compare? XOXO
JanniePooh
September 11, 2016
Do you know if this was a liftstyle lift or something else?
Misty love
September 25, 2016
I am trying to find out more info from this poster, have you found out anything?
JanniePooh
September 25, 2016
No, I haven't but am very interested in the procedure.
redwow
June 30, 2017
I am so sorry but I am just now seeing this post! This was NOT a lifestyle lift. This procedure simply involves tightening the platysmal muscle and some lipo around my jaw line.
Misty love
September 25, 2016
I am strongly leaning toward this MD for same procedure, how was he this affordable? It's been hard for me to find this price range. Is it really true, I am same age, almost same story.
redwow
June 30, 2017
I'm so sorry but I am just now seeing this post! He was this affordable bc I was awake during the procedure and no anesthesia was involved (only numbing shots). I have since sent several other people his way and they are thrilled with their results as well. (they had lower face/full face lifts so that is more involved than what I had).
redwow
June 30, 2017
Posted pics! Sorry I am just now seeing this!
sunshine2323
October 13, 2017
Hi! I'm scheduled for a small chin implant and platysmaplasty in 3 weeks. I'm 37 but don't have much of a chin or neck line. Can you tell me how your neck felt for the first couple weeks. How large is your scar? Can you post pics of it please. I'm nervous about the scar and the recovery part. Was your neck super tight and/or lumpy? Thank you!
redwow
October 19, 2017
My scar is maybe an inch long directly under my chin that is easily covered with make up. I would rather have this small scar than have a double chin. The recovery was not bad at all and I was out and about 4-5 days later wearing a scarf to hide the bruising. My neck was super tight for several months meaning I couldn't lean my head straight back very far but then is loosens over time and is back to normal. I was warned that I might feel some lumps under my neck and that they were normal during the recovery process but I never experienced that.
sunshine2323
October 19, 2017
Thanks so much for the info! Glad your so happy with your results.
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redwowJune 30, 2017

Replies (5)

JanniePooh
July 1, 2017
I would like to have the same procedure but I think my neck is worse than yours was. Was he able to get rid of any hanging skin with just an under the skin cut? I need the muscles tightened. I don't have fat but have hanging skin. Would you consider post front pictures?
redwow
August 24, 2017
He would not be able to get rid of hanging skin with this particular procedure. He said because of my age and my skin elasticity that this would work for me. If I had waited a few more years I don't think this would have worked out for me and I would have needed a face lift. Will try to post more pics soon!
JanniePooh
September 1, 2017
Thank-you.
JanniePooh
September 1, 2017
I noticed in your 1st review you said you were still a little swollen. Do you feel the neck has tightened more in the last year. Are you still happy?
redwow
September 11, 2017
No I wouldn't say it tightened even more in the last year. After the swelling went down it pretty much stayed the same. I am still happy but I also plan on having a lower face lift in a few years.....I just wasn't ready yet :)
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