What is the best least invasive solution for turkey neck?

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A: Botox and Thermage

By Ronald Shelton, MD - Manhattan Dermatologist

Possibly a combination of Botox for any loose muscle bands that are hanging down and Thermage to help tighten the skin can give you some improvement without surgery.

A: At 68 years of age, surgery is only way to address turkey neck

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

At 68 years of age, there are going to be three components of the neck that contribute to the turkey neck issue. These are excess skin, loose muscles, and fat both above and below the platysma muscle. The only way to address this is through a full face/neck lift, which will require approximately two weeks... more

A: Direct excision under local anesthesia is the way to go.

By Theda C. Kontis, MD - Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon

I have had great success with direct excision of the turkey neck under local anesthesia. Rather than performing a facelift (lower face and neck lift) to tighten the neck, the hanging tissue is removed directly under the chin. The scar that results is very acceptable cosmetically and heals in a couple... more

A: Surgery is your best option

By D.J. Verret, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

I would agree with other physicians who say there is no alternative to surgical treatment of a turkey neck. As mentioned, a direct excision may be a good option for you. This procedure often referred to as a "Grecian-Urn" neck lift or neck rejuvenation does leave a scar in the midline of the neck.... more

A: You have only 2 choices.

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

A facelift will require a week off work. An excision of just the "gobbler" can be done under local anesthesia but will leave a scar, though most patients prefer this to the "gobbler". There is no "non invasive" way to do this, otherwise we would all be doing it!

A: Quick & Easy Solution for Turkey Neck in an Older Person

By Tanveer Janjua, MD - Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

The fastest and easiest way is to cut the extra skin in the midline of the neck. It can be done under local anesthesia. It leaves a straight line like scar in the midline but it looks much better than the turkey neck deformity. Regards

A: Male plastic surgery of the turkey neck

By Houtan Chaboki, MD - Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

DaCoach, More men of obtaining surgery to reduce the signs of aging. The turkey gobbler neck is very common, especially in men. Men have 3 general options with increasing degree of aesthetic success, as well as recovery time. The first is simple liposuction of the neck, which not only removes fat under the... more