Neck Lift Vs Liposuction for Improving Neck?

asked 2 years ago by LADY RO in LOUISVILLE, KY
Latest answer by Peter A. Aldea, MD
Question viewed 1,127 times
Tags: neck, sagging, keloid scar, scar, skin

Hello, I have not seen any pictures with the neck I have. So I don't know if Neck lift is for me. I went to a specialist only for him to say if I have Liposuction, the scar could form into a keloid. And if I choose to go along with the surgery, the doctor said I would have sagging skin. I need help.

6 answers to Neck Lift Vs Liposuction for Improving Neck?

Both options will give improvement

The neck lift is a quick way to reduce jowls, eliminate a double chin, slim the bands of muscle that form the wattle, and tighten neck skin. Often, liposuction alone can help resculpt this area and tighten loose skin. Today with Smart Lipo ,light can provide finer resculpturing of the neck and jowls. If greater tightening of the skin is required, it can often be done with tiny incisions behind the ear. These procedures can be performed as an outpatient without the need for general... more

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction or neck lift or laser lipolysis

Although this is a limited photograph, it appears as though you are going to need liposuction of the neck. As far as the redundant skin is concerned, there does not appear to be a significant excess of skin at this time. What you may want to ask your surgeon about are the newer laser lipolysis procedures. Many of the machines utilize wavelengths that are efficient in melting fat while simultaneously tightening the skin. The incisions are extremely small and unlikely to form keloids. The... more

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD
Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgeon

See a plastic or facial plastic surgeon who is a facelift specialist.

If the skin is excessive and you have only a liposuction, then the skin will sag. If one is 20 years old this is not a problem. You probably need both. You should not have a keloid though it is possible, I have not seen one on the front of the face unless the skin was closed too tightly.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Neck Liposuction VS. Neck Lift

Regarding: "Neck Lift Vs Liposuction for Improving Neck? Hello, I have not seen any pictures with the neck I have. So I don't know if Neck lift is for me. I went to a specialist only for him to say if I have Liposuction, the scar could form into a keloid. And if I choose to go along with the surgery, the doctor said I would have sagging skin. I need help." If the clean lines of the neck are marred by excess fat only, then a liposuction is all you would need to make it... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Neck surgery

You may be a good candidate for both fat contouring and skin redraping but without an exam I could not be sure.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Neck lift and liposuction can improve the neckline

To improve the neckline, both operations can be performed. Liposuction will simply remove fat. While a neck lift is typically performed on patients less than 50 years of age who have a fat problem and need redefinition of their jawline. Neck lifts do not tighten excess skin. A neck lift involves placing a one-inch incision in the submental area of the neck and two one-half inch incisions behind the neck. Fat is removed both above and below the platysmal muscle as well as tightening of... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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