Why does like my neck sit lower than my jaw? (Photos)

This is a cobra neck deformity. This is related to excessive removal of the deep fat in between the platysma muscle bellies in the midline of the neck. It does not appear that the submandibular glands were reduced. It also appears that the platysma muscle has separated and there is now a gap out...

Thank you for sharing your concerns — it's completely understandable to feel uncertain at this stage, especially when you're closely observing the healing process. At around the 6-month mark after a face and neck lift, it's not uncommon to notice things like skin folds or asymmetry, e...

This is a cobra neck deformity. This is related to excessive removal of the deep fat in between the platysma muscle bellies in the midline of the neck. It does not appear that the submandibular glands were reduced. It also appears that the platysma muscle has separated and there is now a gap out...

I would recommend a revision facelift/necklift. The liposuction only reduces the fat directly under the skin; it does not address the redundant skin, fullness of the fat/structures below the platysma muscle of the neck, and poor definition of the jawline.

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. Addressing the appearance of an aging neck involves understanding the underlying causes of the changes you're experiencing and considering a...