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What Is the Least Invasive Way to Remove the Neck Wattle? (Photo)

asked 8 months ago by irish england
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
Question viewed 669 times
Tags: age 55-64, female, options, turkey neck

all i want is rid of my hereditary wattle could a direct neck lift be a option i am a 60 year old woman i want the least invasive procedure there is.

11 answers to What Is the Least Invasive Way to Remove the Neck Wattle? (Photo)

Neck lift options

First of thanks for including the photos - it really helps! Although you would get the best results with a full face/neck lift, you can get a decent result with an inch long incision under the chin a small one behind each earlobe

Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

seattleface.com

Least invasive way to remove a neck wattle

There are a few options when it comes to treating a neck like yours. Your anatomy would make it difficult to achieve significant results with a minimally invasive procedure. A direct excision of skin and tissue from the midline of your neck is an option but would leave you with a relatively large external scar. A necklift and facelift would likely give you a better result with much more hidden scars. Liposuction of the neck area can also be done to help with the fullness of your neck;... more

Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction could help but a neck lift would really improve your condition

There sometimes is no easy way in achieving a contoured neck. You should find someone that has a lot of experience doing a neck lift. I have done over 1200 neck and face lifts and can tell you that there are not many non invasive ways to improving your neck other than a neck lift. LIposuction could help but I would think that most of your neck laxity is due to the muscle being relaxed and needing a tightening. Below is an example of a video that helps to answer this question for you to... more

Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drphilipyoung.com

SmartLipo Triplex may be an option for neck wattle

Removal of the neck fat and skin tightening with a formal necklift will provide the most dramatic and lasting improvement for redundant neck skin and fat. However, with the advent of new technology such as SmartLipo Triplex, many patients can achieve very nice outcomes with a much less invasive procedure. Typically, this is done on an out-patient basis, under local anesthesia with minimal downtime. Results may vary depending on how much fatty tissue is present and the... more

Steven L. Ringler, MD
Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon

Non invasive Neck Lift?

Thank you for the question and picture. Unfortunate, there is no good treatment except for neck/face lifting surgery. However, based on the single profile picture I think you may end up with a very nice result with this surgical procedure. It may behoove you to be seen by a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. I hope this helps.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Least invasive Treatment of Neck Wattle

It is very difficult to tell exactly what would work for you from one picture. If the wattle is mostly fat with the skin pushed out, then liposuction could give you significant improvement with little "invasion." For anything else, the only way to improve the area is a full face/neck lift. Nothing else will reduce the excess skin with a reasonable scar. I have never seen a direct excision scar that I thought was acceptable.

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

Facial contouring and correction of facial asymmetry- best approach, #liposuction, #beauty, #breastfeedingandcosmeticsurgery

Dear irish england Sometimes there is no 'least invasive ' way to acheive good results with facial contouring. The 'Best' approach is to have a Face and Neck lift- this will give you the best Aesthetic result and the longest lasting result. Smaller procedures will leave you disappointed. The difference in risk with a 'full' face lift and a 'neck' lift is minimal as well as the downtime. With Warm Regards, Trevor M Born MD more

Trevor M. Born, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon

A Direct Necklift Offers The Least Invasive And Most Dramatic Removal Of A Neck Wattle

The least invasive way to remove a neck wattle is with a direct necklift. While it does leave a visible scar down the center of one's neck, it can be a good option for those who are willing to accept this cosmetic trade-off. The scar is less visible in men than women due to less scarring which occurs in beard skin. There is a very minimal recovery with little neck swelling or bruising. No drains are used nor are they any dressings or need to wear a compressive neck wrap. more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

Sagging neck and neck lift

The easiest way of removing the sagging skin in the neck is removing it directly. This procedure uses multiple little flaps or skin rotations called Z-plasties to achieve this. However, I wouldn't normally recommend this in that it leaves an incision in the visible part of the neck. The best way to take care of an aging neck is via a U-Lift. This is uses a U incision in front an behind the ears to elevate the neck skin and under structures in a very... more

David Alessi, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Removal of "Neck Wattle"

Although lots of advances have been made in non-invasive facial treatments, your neck anatomy should be approach with a thorough necklift - especially if you want the excess neck tissues truely removed and gone. "Mini" procedures will provide mini results with relatively short longevity. Given the interruption of your jawline by jowling, this should be combined with a lower facelift.

Frank P. Fechner, MD
Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drfechner.com

Least invasive neck excess skin treatment.

Only a normal facelift by an experienced facelift surgeon will do this. There is too much skin and it's removal is the only treatment. So called "tightening" procedures don't do this. If it sounds too good to be true, etc!