Question for Dr. J.Lo Neck lift

[shortgal 5]

Hi Dr.

I want to know if most Dr's tighten the muscle under the neck when they do a neck lift? What is the procedure called when the muscle is tightened.

I have creping under the neck (had it before I lost any weight) but I don;t want just a face lift. I had one ps consult before the band, but then my husband had some health issues and I realized that if I was going to get banded, I should wait to lose my weight before having surgery. That surgeon did not mention the muscle under the neck. Do you tighten it, when you do neck lifts?

I need a lot of surgery. My thighs, my neck and face and a panni. My arms aren't great already, but not sure I want that long scar.

Is is possible to lift the arms just making a scar in the armpit?

Thanks for any reply. I can how busy you are from the Big Medicine show.

I would love info about your out of town programs. I have a friend in Dallas ( I think you're in Houston) that I could stay with for a week after surgery, just to be sure I'm ok before going home.

[Dr.JLo 1]

Hi, tightening the muscles is called a platysmaplasty, and that is done if it's needed (like everything else in PS!).

Sometimes the issue is excess skin, sometimes its excess fat, or excess muscle laxity...or a combination.

I tailor the procedure to correct the problem issues.

I usually do the face very last..after the body work...as changes in wieght (i.e. loss) after the body procedures is common and it will really show on the face.

[shortgal 5]

Thank you Dr.

Good to know, as I would have done the face first. It's the first thing eveyone sees and can't be hidden like thighs!