Make sure your definition and your surgeon's definition are the same

When discussing lower facial and neck rejuvenation with your surgeon, be sure that the two of you are talking about the same thing. Some folks use the term neck lift to address just the neck, others the neck and jawline, and the same goes for a lower facelift.

I think it is relatively a rare thing to find a patient that only needs their neckline improved and has a perfect jawline with no jowling whatsoever. Consequently, a lower facelift that addresses the neck, jawlines and jowls is usually the best choice, adds very little extra time to the procedure, and gives the most complete rejuvenation with only a slightly longer scar.

Invest in yourself, do your homework and be clear with your surgeon about what you want-- this is the best chance at a wonderful, natural, and lasting result!

Technically, the jawline loses its clean line as the cheeks descend.  Consequently, a cheek lift or lower facelift, if you prefer that name, is what you need rather than just a neck lift.  There are no standard terms for these surgeries so make sure you and your doctor are on the same page about what you want.  The best idea is to tell them what bothers you and ask what you need to do to correct it.  Don't worry too much about the terminology.

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