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Is a Neck Lift the Right Option for Me? (photo)
I'm a 21 year old healthy male, but the angle of my neck profile is really starting to bother me - I'd much prefer to have a more pronounced angle between neck and chin. Most of my research seems to point to liposuction as the answer, but I don't think mine is a problem of extra fat. Rather, I think it may have to do with extra skin. The second picture is what I'm looking for (I'm just using my finger to tighten the skin on my neck). What options are best for someone like me?
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James in TN
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Neck lift Right for Me?
At your age you do not a neck lift. A small chin implant would take care of what you consider to be loose skin.
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Mini-necklift or Isolated Submentoplasty is an option.
Hi James,
Very good question, and reasonable concerns. If you say that you don't feel much fat under your chin, I do believe you, since that is also my experience with younger patients who are thin.
Although the other surgeons are recommending a chin implant, I would instead ask you whether you like your profile using your simulation. If you like how your chin appears "lengthened" by making the area under the neck/chin flatter, and do not feel...
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Neck lift at 21 years old
I don't think a neck lift will be the right choice for you.
You have a relatively weak chin and good skin tone. If your teeth and bite are normal, I'd recommend a genioplasty (moving the chin itself forward) and liposuction under your neck. It would give you a stronger chin and more well-defined neckline.
Hope this helps,
Dr. Hall
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Is a Neck Lift the Right Option for Me?
No 21 year olds don't require neck lifts. From the photo, you have a weak chin and some extra submental fat. A Chin Implant and micro-liposuction would yield the desired aesthetic results IMHO.
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Should I get a neck lift?
It's relatively rare that a 21 year old would have enough skin and muscle laxity to justify a neck lift. In many cases, cautious lipocontouring of the neck does a nice job providing enhanced definition of the cervicomental angle, especially in younger patients. You may also want to consider a chin implant in order to get the best result.
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Younger patient with neck concern
Your concern is a valid one as liposuction alone will yield a minimal benefit and I gather you desire a more substatial change. I found in my experience that combining neck liposuction with a "wattle neck" procedure that is an internal tightening suspension of the underlying musculature will yield additional benefit. You may also consider mentoplaty as a way to extend the chin forward. This combination has the best opportunity to make a substatial change in your neck contour.
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