Lots of things on my face bother me but I absolutely can't stand my neck for a moment longer ....its a bad mixture of genetics and sun and I'm really wanting to fix it. I just had Total FX on my face a couple of weeks ago and healed very quickly. Is a face and neck lift the only thing that will help me? I'm terrified of going under general anesthesia because I have young children and although its safe, there's always a risk. I also don't know any surgeons who specialize in neck rejuvenation. Help!
A neck lift is an excellent operation for somebody less than 50 years of age who just has excess fat above and below the platysmal muscle. Traditional liposuction is an older but simpler procedure that can help as well. Women usually over 55 will require a face/neck lift because of the excess skin that needs to be removed, in addition to addressing facial and neck muscles.
You didn't mention what was most bothersome but I'm assuming its the banding in your neck. Botox can help improve this banding and will last 3-6 months. Another way of doing this is by doing a minimally invasive facelift concentrating in the neck area along with doing some work under the chin to release the bands. This approach is more invasive and another way of improving the way your neck looks is by grafting fat throughout your neck. You have to have enough fat to graft into the area. Usually the abdomen or stomach area is the best area to get this fat.
The loose skin in your neck won't go away with anything less that a facelift or a cheek and necklift. In your area, I would suggest you see Dr. Ben Maser in Palo Alto. He is an excellent Plastic Surgeon who will give you your best options.
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