What Can I Do for Loose Neck Skin?
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Latest answer by Raj S. Ambay, MD
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What can I do for the sagging skin on my neck?
3 answers to What Can I Do for Loose Neck Skin?
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Loose skin around the neck
There are few surgical techniques to correct loose skin around the neck.
1) Liposuction can be used for excess fat.
2) Skin Excision can be performed.
3) Neck Lift in isolation or in combination with a facelift, segmental lift, or smartlift.
Consult with an experienced surgeon to discuss the various possibilities.
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Loose skin on the neck can be addressed in three...
Loose skin on the neck can be addressed in three ways:
If it is just excess fat, then often a simple liposuction can be performed.
If it is only the excess neck skin in the midline that bothers a person, then a direct excision can be performed, which is called a submentoplasty. This is really best for older individuals who heal well with their scars and have a relatively strong jaw line.
Finally, the more common procedure is a neck lift where incisions are placed behind the ears and the...
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Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Loose neck skin
Your skin is complex and tightening of skin is based on your skin quality, elasticity, genetics, diet and the care (ie suncreen to prevent sun damage) you have exhibited. There are no definitive answers but there are temporary solutions (non-surgical) and more lasting surgical solutions that can be presented to you by a plastic surgeon once your skin is evaluated. Loose skin in the neck can be removed, fat can be liposuctioned and the muscles underneath can be brought together to create...
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Raj S. Ambay, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon
Tampa Plastic Surgeon