22/04/2026
This patient, aged 60, presented to Dr Cronin for consideration of a face lift (rhytidectomy) and neck lift (platysmaplasty), with concerns including periorbital darkness and loss of jawline definition.
Dr Cronin performed a SMAS face and neck lift. This procedure required one night in hospital. Following surgery, the patient wore a surgical facial garment continuously for the first week, and at 6 weeks continues to wear it at night for ongoing support.
Photos are taken at 6 weeks post-procedure. Individual results vary.
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Dr Drew Cronin
FRACS (Plast) (MED0000983320)
Specialist Plastic Surgeon (Specialist registration in Surgery- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
B.Biomed Sci. MBBS, Registered Medical Practitioner.
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