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Is Botox a Good Alternative to Surgery for Turkey Neck?

asked 3 years ago by brook607 in NYC
Latest answer by Michael Law, MD
Question viewed 2,527 times
Tags: jowls, sagging, turkey neck

I am considering a neck lift, and was told that Botox injections work really well for some patients. I have loose, wrinkled skin and turkey neck.

3 answers to Is Botox a Good Alternative to Surgery for Turkey Neck?

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Botox not ideal for turkey neck

Suture suspension neck lift may be a better option In cosmetic surgery patients that do not have a sharp transition in profile between the submental area (area below the jawline) and the anterior neck, and in patients who simply want that transition enhanced, I add a 'suture suspension necklift'. A permanent suture is passed subcutaneously across the anterior neck, at the level corresponding to depth of the angle between the submental area and anterior neck, and is then... more
Michael Law, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

michaellawmd.com

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Botox for turkey necks

Botox works poorly for turkey necks. Its action is to relax muscles. It does nothing to tighten skin. It does nothing to tighten the platysma. It does nothing to reduce neck fat. Occasionally if there is a hypertrophic band of platysma, Botox can help relax it. However patients with a true turkey neck will likely be very disappointed with Botox alone. Liposuction alone can give reasonable benefits to patients who have primarily a problem with fat but their deep tissues (platysma) is... more
Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Really well is overstating it.

Dear Brooks Botox for the neck cords can be helpful. However, it is not nearly as dramatic as surgery. I think that it is not unreasonable to try BOTOX for the neck cords. If it works, great. If not then surgery will be necessary. I would discourage you from having just a neck lift however. The face needs to be opened to do an proper necklift and it makes sense to have a neck and cheek lift at the same time.
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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