Botox neck lift

A Botox necklift can mean various things.  Firstly, it can be used to make the platysmal bands (the long "cords") which extend vertically from under the chin, inferiorly to the front of the neck.  Secondly, it can be used along the horizontal wrinkles over the neck to diminish the... more

Botox neck lift only improves small residual neck bands typically after a facelift or necklift. In some patients, they can have small bands that extend below their chin in a vertical fashion. These can sometimes be treated with botox injections which weakens the muslce there and allows it to rest further back... more

In some individuals, paitents present with vertical neck bands that make them appear old and often referred to as a "turkey neck." This is occasionally made worse with animation or talking. The muscle spasms and makes the bands "bow-string" and look worse. In many instances injecting Botox... more

The Botox® neck lift refers to the use of Botox® Cosmetic to relax muscular bands (Platysmal bands) located immediately under the skin of the neck--not a true neck lift. You are correct, Botox® Cosmetic is only approved for the forehead frown lines. The use of Botox® Cosmetic to lift the neck... more