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Would a Neck/facelift Help in my Case?

I'm a lean man in his mid 40s, and in the last year, my loose neck and facial skin has really come to bother me. Luckily, I have a strong jawline, chin & cheek. The problem is that when I look down or bend down, my face REALLY sags. My neck skin is also loose. When I'm looking straight ahead, anyone would say I'm not a candidate for a lift, and I know that. However, I really hate the big sag that occurs when I tilt my head downward. I'm so self conscious about it, that I actually move less.

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Neck lift Options

Not every neck must be or needs to be the same to address patient issues. Liposuction and conservative neck skin resection may be fine. Liposuction, neck skin resection, and muscle tightening may be fine. Sometimes, a face and neck lift is more appropriate.

Perhaps volume rejuvenation and or Ulthera might help

Hello, Thank you for the question. Facial rejuvenation requires an in depth analysis and discussion. There are many options available including several minimal and non invasive modalities such as Ulthera. The minimal and non invasive modalities may be a good starting point. All the best, Dr Remus Repta

Improving the upper neck line

Without a photo or an exam it is hard to tell. From your description however it would appear that you would be a candidate for a Lite Lift, MACS lift, modified neck lift or one of the other mini facelifts to improve your upper neck appearance. See a well qualified facelift expert for their advice.

Sagging Male Neck

Facelifts are definitely appropriate for men especially if "jowling" is apparent. If it is just isolated neck skin sag then there may be some consideration for isolated treatment of the neck. Evaluation of your particular situation is best done by a board certified PS. Dr. ES

Face/neck lift for early aging changes

Early aging changes are often the most gratifying to treat - skin texture remains young, healing is quicker than in older patients, and results are more natural. When your face and neck are loose, sagging, or droopy, lifting is probably the best solution. From your description, you would likely be satisfied, but only an in-person examination with an expert facial surgeon will really let you know what to expect.

Young Man's Facelift

As a young man, you may be a candidate for a necklift rather than a facelift. While there is no comparison regarding the results of a facelift, young patients with only a mild amount of skin redundancy may get a great result with less surgery. A necklift involves limited incisions around the ear and less dissection of the tissues of the neck. The deep tissues are then lifted superiorly and sutured in place. This allows us to then remove some of the extra... more

Facelift: A consultation with a reputable surgeon will likely be worth the trip.

Many will give you speculative answers but this is no substitute for a consultation with a board-certifed plastic surgeon or pictures at the very least of what you are talking about. A consultation with a reputable surgeon will likely be worth the trip. I hope this helps.

An isolated neck lift should do the trick!

As stated by others, there are many types of facelift out there and it can be quite confusing. You might consider non-invasive therapies initially if you are completely averse to surgery (e.g. radiofrequency or ultrasonic devices), but these are unlikely to provide the same result as some sort of neck lift. Depending on the status of aging of your cheeks (and jowl formation), you may benefit from limited incision lift (in my hands, around the earlobes and behind the ear), thus... more

Male Face lift.

This is an early sign of needing a face lift. You should get a good to excellent result because you - are young fit have strong bones. Compared to women, men having face lifts are more likely to bleed during and after facial surgery. Bleeding tests may be needed before surgery. Be sure your blood pressure is normal before surgery. Men often heal faster. Many of male patients often are in public within a week. Best wishes!

Facelift in middle aged men

Your concerns are common ones, especially in the "FaceTime" and "Skype" days. From what you describe, you sound like you may be a candidate for one of the "short scar" facelift techniques. However, without examining you (or at least seeing pictures), it is not possible for me to give you an accurate assessment. I recommend that you find a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area and schedule a consultation - they will be able to give you personalized information based on... more

Face/Neck lift in a middle age man

The best way to assess if a person, male or female, is a candidate for face and neck lift operation is to examine her/him while looking at you staight on. Tilting head up will tighten the skin and tilting head down will cause loosening the skin of the lower face and upper neck regardless of their age. If a patient has jowls and loose skin that could be improved by pulling skin upward and backward, it would benefit from some type of face lift surgery.... more

Facelift in a young man

If there is skin looseness that can be corrected with a minimal scar facelift, this can be a very nice procedure. Without seeing your pictures, of course, we are all guessing at your appearance. I have male patients who weren't technically ready for a facelift until they were 60, and others who were overdue at 40, especially patients with skin laxity conditions or large weight loss. Many patients are born with a poor neck angle. Often, their... more

Male facelift

In my practice I often perform face and necklifts on men in your situation. That being said it is difficult to comment for sure whether you need this procedure without an in office exam or photos. I would suggest you see see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who performs a lot of facelifts (on men and women) for a consultation

Would a Neck/facelift Help in my Case?

Aesthetically speaking a photo would be very helpful in the analysis but from what you describe a minimal incision face lift like our "Palmer Celebrity Facelift" would address these issues. Hope this helps.

Early Intervention for Neck Sagging

You are the classic contemporary example of the facial aging patient, someone who is concerned about the early signs of loose jowl and neck skin rather than waiting until it is a major problem. There are many smaller versions of traditional facelift today that are ideally suited for your concerns. Which specific technique is best for you can not be determined by a problem description alone. Get several consults and find a surgeon and technique that is the mst comfortable for you. more

Would a Neck/facelift Help in my Case?

It is not possible to comment on your face specifically without photos or an exam. However, from your description alone it sounds like some type of facelift would be appropriate for rejuvenation of the cheeks and neck.

Will facelift help a man

It most definitely will. In fact I can tell you that first hand since I had a facelift one year ago and couldn't be happier..see my video attached see video

Would a Neck/facelift Help in my Case?

Dear Uphill, In the past, face lifts seemed to be reserved for someone in their sixties or older but not so today. Everyone ages at their own unique rate and speed so there is no set age that you suddenly become ready for a face lift. While it is hard to be precise without photos, from your description, you probably are a candidate for a face lift that would address not only the loose tissues but would also address the other issues of the aging face. There are... more

Male Facelift/Necklift

Although a definitive recommendation cannot be made without photos or a consultation, from what you describe, it sounds like you are a great candidate for a necklift +/- lower facelift. You may also need some tightening of the neck muscles as well to improve the sagging you describe. Men have different goals from women when it comes to face and necklifts. Please consult with a board certified specialist who can best assist you in achieving the results you seek. more

Loose neck skin correction.

What you describe is early excess skin and this should only be treated with a facelift or minilift. There is no other way to remove extra skin. Trying to shrink it with the latest fad will only shrink the size of your wallet! See an experienced facelift surgeon>

Toby Mayer, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Face and necklift is good option to tighten the neck

An in-person consultation would be very helpful, or at least photos, to evaluate your specific concerns. However, laxity in the neck is typically best treated with a surgery to lift, reposition and tighten the neck skin and muscle. Typically this also involves a lower facelift but in some cases can be performed as an isolated necklift. Seek a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon for a consultation to discuss your options. We're located nearby in Lone Tree, CO. I hope this information is... more

Male Facelift

Yes, a facelift could help you. In my practice, we have many male patients having facelifts and eyelid surgeries. Age is really not a factor, as everyone ages at a different rate. Weigh loss and gain play a factor, as does genetics. Be sure to consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) to discuss your expectations and concerns.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD

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Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Loose neck skin in a young male can be helped by: neck lift , lite lift, lifestyle lift, etc

Quicklift, LiteLift , LifeStyle Lift, Modified facelifts: whats best age for surgery • these are all modified facelifts • they all adress the muscle layer or SMAS • LiteLift and Quicklift use a circular or purse string MACS type tightening • they all use more limited incisions • they all do a verticle lift • the LiteLIft is not a chain of surgery centers and is only done in a intimate private , exclusive setting in Newport Beach California more