Why Neck Bands can Recur after a Neck Lift, and its Minimally Invasive to Full Surgical Treatments

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A lady had a neck lift done 3 months ago, with incisions placed behind ears and under chin. She is unsatisfied with the results of the neck lift because of something that appears to be a neck band. After consulting with her original surgeon and receiving confirmation that it is indeed a neck band, she now wants to know what can be done to address it and if she will need a full revision as her original surgeon is in another country.

New York oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon Amiya Prasad, M.D. reviews her concerns in this video, and explains it is common for neck banding to recur after surgery due to a number of reasons, and how she can consider minimally invasive solutions before a full revision:

1:29 — Dr. Prasad details his background training in cosmetic oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as his experience performing and face and neck lifts in his practice

2:15 — Dr. Prasad discusses how a neck lifting procedure is typically done

2:56 — The challenge of recurrence in neck lifting procedures

3:43 — The various reasons why neck banding recurs

4:12 — Options to address neck banding includes Botox®, suture suspension surgery, and a revision surgery that involves cutting or re-suturing the platysmal band

5:25 — The value in first doing a minimally invasive approach to correcting the issue

5:50 — Dr. Prasad’s recommendation

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