What Are The Options For Neck Lift Surgery?

What is Neck Lift Surgery?

So what is neck lift surgery? The appearance of aging is inevitable for all of us – however modern medicine offers some compelling solutions. Our skin is where aging is most visible, and for most of us, the skin of the face, neck, and décolletage (upper chest) are of greatest concern. When someone looks at you, your face, neck, and décolletage are where their eyes fall (and usually in that order).

So it is no wonder that the neck lift is one of the most popular corrections we offer here at Palmer Cosmetic Surgery. As we age, skin begins to lose its elasticity, muscles lose their tone and gravity takes its course, leading to sagging skin under the chin and in the neck.

Neck lift surgery refers to cosmetic procedures that improve the appearance of the neck by reducing the amount of sagging skin removing fat and tightening neck muscles. Neck lift surgery results in a tight, toned more youthful appearance of the neck.

Types of Neck Lifts: Neck Lift (Lower Rhytidectomy), Platysmaplasty, and Liposuction with Renuvion skin tightening

There are numerous procedures that can tighten, smooth, and correct the appearance of the neck for a more youthful appearance ranging from injections to liposuction to deep plane facelifts. For the purposes of this article, we will focus on surgeries that are specifically targeted at the neck. There are three primary types of procedures that will improve the neck’s appearance.

The 3 main types of cosmetic procedures focusing on the neck are:

Neck Lift (Lower Rhytidectomy):

The Neck Lift is the best procedure to provide a more youthful appearance to the neck. This cosmetic surgery procedure aims to improve visible signs of aging in the jawline and neck. The procedure tightens loose neck muscles, removes fat, and removes and tightens excess skin to achieve a more youthful and contoured appearance. This surgery can address issues such as “turkey neck,” double chin, jowls, and wrinkles. A Lower Rhytidectomy typically involves making incisions around the ear and possibly under the chin, tightening muscles, and removing or adjusting fat and skin as needed. The results are a more youthful, tighter, and younger-looking neck. Recovery is fast, and patients can usually return to their normal routine within one week.

Platysmaplasty:

A Platysmaplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure that targets the platysma muscle in the neck, which often weakens, loosens, and sags with age. The procedure involves making incisions under the chin to access the platysma muscle. The surgeon then tightens and repositions this muscle to achieve a smoother and firmer appearance in the neck. This procedure is effective in correcting issues like “turkey neck” or prominent vertical bands in the neck. Platysmaplasty can be performed alone or in conjunction with other facial rejuvenation procedures. Recovery time varies, but patients typically return to normal activities within one week.

Liposuction with Renuvion skin tightening:

Liposuction with Renuvion skin tightening is a newer procedure that can give patients a significantly tighter neck and lower face with tiny virtually invisible incisions. It works best in patients whose main problems are skin laxity and excess fat on the lower face and neck. In this procedure, 3 tiny incisions (about 1/8 of an inch) are placed. One is placed behind each earlobe and one under the chin. Liposuction is then performed. Following liposuction, the Renuvion handpiece is inserted through the small liposuction incisions. Energy is safely emitted underneath the skin, and the skin shrinks and significantly tightens. Patients can usually return to work and normal activities within two days.

Contact Palmer Cosmetic Surgery for Neck Lifts in Fort Lauderdale

Are you considering a neck lift? If so, Palmer Cosmetic Surgery should be your first call. Our practice is well known for its exemplary quality of care. Dr. Palmer is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 34 years of experience and has held residencies at Harvard and UCLA Medical Center.

We treat every person we care for as we would a dear friend or family member and design custom treatment plans for every patient based on their individual goals. We welcome the opportunity to help you look as young as you feel. Please call us at (954) 989-5001 or visit us on our website to schedule your consultation.