Flabby Wrinkly Neck After Losing Weight, How Can I Fix It?

asked 5 months ago by xandra649 in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
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Tags: excess skin, sagging, weight loss, expectation, options

I am 47 and in the process of losing weight and notice that my neck/throat is flabby and I am developing longitudinal wrinkles. I've been fortunate never to have had much in the way of wrinkles before, but these are deep and I find it hard to accept them. Is my only option surgery and how much of an improvement can I hope for? I'm currently using Bio-oil and massage, no improvement so far:-(

9 answers to Flabby Wrinkly Neck After Losing Weight, How Can I Fix It?

Neck lift options

The wrinkles on your neck can be treated with laser treatments. If your sagging is minimal you could benefit from Ulthera, a non-invasive skin tightening treatment. However, if the sagging is more severe, a neck lift surgery might be your best option. During a consultation with an expert facial plastic surgeon, he will be able to examine the loose skin around your neck and the wrinkles and determine the best treatment plan for you. see video

Babak Azizzadeh, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Flabby neck after weight loss

Based on your description it appears that you would be a good candidate for a surgical neck lift - good luck.

Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Treatment for flabby wrinkly neck after weight loss

Flabby neck skin cannot be treated with just a neck lift alone. A face/neck lift is the only option to fix flabby neck skin. The 2 longitudinal wrinkles that are present in the neck are called flexion creases and are unable to be improved with any type of procedure. Skin lotions and potions will not help inelasticity in the neck.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Post massive weight loss neck laxity ages you!

A full face is a youthful face, so in the case of significant weight loss, facial laxity and loss of volume result in a more aged look. Neck tightening is typically the answer with sagging skin excess in the neck. Incisions tend to go up to the sideburn and around the ear, but you may require less than that. I would recommend you see a Board-Certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation and opinion about what would be best for you.

Michele A. Shermak, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

What can I do about my flabby neck

The most noticable signs of aging in the neck typically result from laxity in the platysma muscle. When it sags it can create a "turkey neck" appearance. This can be accentuated with weight loss as the muscle is stretched when you gain weight and as you lose weight it will sag. The most effective treatment for a sagging neck is surgery. Surgical procedures could range from a neck lift to a neck lift as well as a facelift depending on whether or not you have jowling as well... more

Todd C. Miller, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

Sagging neck after weight loss

In general, the loosenes in the neck with weight loss and advancing age is due to looseness of the platysmal muscle. This muscle travels from the collarbone to the edge of the jaw and loses its elasticity with age. If you have excess weight in your neck, this stretches the muscle. With weight loss, the muscle looseness becomes more obvious. Longitudinal wrinkles an be seen with a lot of muscle looseness or weight loss. Unfortunately, there are not many effective options to improve the... more

Gregory J. Vipond, MD
Pasadena Facial Plastic Surgeon

Flabby Wrinkly Neck After Losing Weight, How Can I Fix It?

Photos would help in the evaluation. The wrinkles and texture, of the neck skin, can be improved with topical skin care, mild Laser or Chemical Peels. Some type of skin removal would be required to remove excess skin. The least invasive uses a limited incision under the chin. The most invasive would entail performing a formal Neck Lift. You may want to consult with a plastic and cosmetic surgeon that understands and follows the proper aesthetics of facial... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Loose, Flabby Neck

Typically, neck skin that has poor skin tone will be loose and hanging with facial jowels. This situation is usually best improved with surgical face and neck lift. If the neck skin has good skin tone in presence of some fatty tissue the patient may be a candidate for neck liposuction. Lastly, if the neck has wrinkles, there are various lasers that can improve the skin.

Craig Mezrow, MS, MD
Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon

Flabby, wrinkly neck after weight loss

Well, no description you provide can take the place of seeking opinions after submitting photos of the problem. I do not think that what you are doing will prove successful but it is hard to give useful advice without the necessary information.