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Will a Facelift Improve the Appearance of My Neck?

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No one is immune to aging. As the years go on, natural changes to our appearance are unfortunately unavoidable. Although we all age differently, it’s incredibly common for the effects of aging to make us self-consciousness about our appearance and take a toll on our self-esteem and body image. This is especially true for aging that effects particularly visible areas like the face and neck. With age, the skin on the neck can become slack while the underlying support system of fat and muscle collapse, leading to droopy cheeks, a weaker jawline, and a neck affected by wattle and bands. All this can make someone look significantly older than they really are. Thankfully, patients who are concerned about the appearance of their face and neck have cosmetic plastic surgery options to help turn back the clock and restore their confidence.

During facelift consultations, I routinely hear from patients who are concerned about the appearance of their neck. One of the most common questions I receive is whether or not undergoing a facelift can help treat their neck or if additional cosmetic surgery procedures will be required. The truth is, it depends on each patient’s individual aging process. However, in many cases undergoing a facelift can dramatically improve the appearance of the patient’s neck, as well as the jowls and jawline without the need for additional neck lift surgery.

In the video below, I discuss how a facelift can help cosmetic surgery patients look younger by improving the appearance of their neck.

Aging may be inevitable, but the unfortunate effects time can have on your appearance don’t have to be. If you are concerned about looking older than you really are, don’t hesitate to contact a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your issues and see how cosmetic surgery can help. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation today, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also follow me on Facebook, Twitter, for more plastic surgery tips, news, videos, and more.

What is Involved in a Neck Lift?

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When men and women want to look younger, they have a tendency to focus much of their effort on facial rejuvenation. It’s understandable, considering that our face is typically the first aspect of our appearance that others notice. But unfortunately, while focusing on the face, patients often overlook another area which is just as visible and can age just as quickly: the neck. If you’re unhappy with sagging skin throughout your neck, excess fat under your chin, or both, a neck lift might be the ideal solution.

What is Involved in a Neck LiftLike any plastic surgery, neck lifts must be tailored to each individual patient. As a result, they can consist of any or all of the elements below:

  1. Skin Tightening

Typically the most noticeable sign of aging on the neck is sagging, wrinkled skin, sometimes referred to as a “turkey wattle.” Fortunately, a neck lift can address this problem directly. Using subtle incisions either under the chin, behind the ears, or both, the surgery involves removing excess skin and giving the remaining skin a firmer, smoother, and younger-looking appearance.

  1. Muscle Tightening

Aging might be most visible in the skin, but it certainly doesn’t stop there. The muscle in your neck (called the platysma muscle) also loosens and weakens with age, contributing to the appearance of an unflattering neck where obvious banding is present. To create a more satisfying and natural-looking result, most neck lifts include tightening the platysma muscle in addition to skin tightening, creating an overall smoother look.

  1. Liposuction

While most people think of liposuction as a way to flatten their abdomen, it’s also highly effective for the area under the chin (sometimes called a “double chin”). Fat in this area is often genetic and can be very difficult to burn off with diet and exercise, and it can play a large role in the appearance of the neck. For this reason, liposuction under the chin is commonly used in a neck lift to offer not only a younger but a slimmer, more contoured appearance as well.

Knowing whether or not a neck lift is the right choice for you can be a bit complicated. Some patients who think they need a neck lift are actually ideally suited for a facelift or liposuction alone, while others can actually achieve the best result with a combination of a neck lift and another cosmetic surgery. To receive an evaluation and recommendation from a double board-certified plastic surgeon, schedule a consultation with me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. Or, for more plastic surgery tips, health news, and more, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.