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What Kind of Procedure Would I Need to Correct my Neck? (Photos)

asked 7 months ago by Justme38
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
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Tags: age 35-44, female, candidate, skinny

I am 38 years old and very thin.I do not like how my neck is looking, I would like it to be defined again. Is this just fat or is it a turkey neck? , would liposuction do the trick or do I need something more drastic? neck lift etc

11 answers to What Kind of Procedure Would I Need to Correct my Neck? (Photos)

Your neck looks like it could be from laxity in your muscle and not fat

You could benefit from a neck lift done in a moderate way or a lower face lift that will address the lower part of the face and the neck. What is happening is your platysma muscle is stretching and coming detached from the deeper structures of your face. Below is an example of a video that helps to answer this question for you to watch and a link to see more informative videos: see video

Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drphilipyoung.com

Neck lift at age 38

I would not recommend any kind of surgery for you at this point. Your neck has a nice contour and does not seem to have any issues with excess fat, loose muscle, or sagging skin

Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

seattleface.com

Neck lift can restore definition of of neck

With regards to the neck, there are 3 components; skin, muscle and fat, that must evaluated for surgical consideration. To properly redefine the neck and jaw line a neck lift needs to be performed. This will involve making a 0.75 inch incision underneath the chin and two 0.5 inch incisions behind the ears. Liposuction is performed at the angle of the jaw line and the subplatysmal fat is removed and the anterior platysmal muscle edges are sewn together to give a nice 90... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

What Kind of Procedure Would I Need to Correct my Neck?

I have performed Neck Lifts for over 20 years and at 38, you should start with micro-liposuction of the neck with a localised ellipse of excess skin under the chin. This is a much less invasive procedure than a formal neck lift which you most likely don't really need at your age.

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

Can my neck be improved?

Yes, there is some fat beneath the jaw filling out your neck, and yes, office liposuction would remove some of this to better define your neck contour, but because your neck is already delicate, the primary precaution is to apply surgical finesse and well developed professional judgment to absolutely avoid oversuctioning, which would skeletonize your neck for life.

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

What Kind of Procedure Would I Need to Correct my Neck? (Photos)

NONE! However, since I must provide RealSelf with at least 100 characters, let me repeat: You have a lovely neck and do not need an operation. Spend your money on a weekend in Paris!

Eric Pugash, MD
Vancouver Plastic Surgeon

Minimal neck deformity

Certainly, I agree with another physician who said that you should not be hard on yourself and could consider waiting a few years before surgery. On the other hand, if it bothers you there is no reason it cannot be fixed for you. A small amount of skin excess requires a minimal neck lift procedure. Although the skin excess is small, f you tried non surgical options, I think you will be disappointed with the results.

Lawrence Kass, MD
Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.kassmd.com

Neck correction: Botox, Laser Lipolysis (SmartLipo)

It appears from the limited photos that there are some early platysmal bands as well as minor skin laxity. There does not appear to be any excess fat so liposuction is out of the question. Maintain as much fat in your neck as possible (Fat = Youth). Botox can soften the muscle bands temporarily. I have had much success with SmartLipo or Laser Lipolysis in the neck area (not so much in other areas) as it actually tightens the skin by heating it from underneath. Hope... more

Lawrence Shaw, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Mini neck lift.

You should not have liposuction since you need the fat for smoothness. A Mini neck lift is the only way to remove the excess skin of your neck. Other procedures won't really do enough.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Neck lift

It is difficult to say with certainty what can be done without a direct examination. For early loss of the angle under the neck several options are available. If there are muscle bands, these can be treated with Botox. I don't see a lot of fat, but liposuction would be an option in patients with more fat in the area. Radiofrequency ablation can improve the angle also. Occasionally minimally invasive procedures such as a U-Lift(TM) can be helpful. Of... more

David Alessi, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Surgery for Neck?

Thank you for the question and picture. There is certainly no “turkey neck"! Unfortunately, it is hard to give you good advice without direct examination. However, with the limited information and pictures, I think that you would not benefit from any type of neck surgery at this time. Generally I advise patients like yourself to “not be too hard on themselves” and follow-up in 10 years. Best wishes.