Do I Need a Neck Lift or Just Liposuction? (photo)

Dear galaxsi,


Given your age and what it looks like, neck liposuction would be a good place to start

The skin is still very elastic and will re-shape to the contours of your new neck after the fat is removed

For a more definitive answer, please see a surgeon for an exam, then all of your concerns can be addressed


Best regards,

Nima Shemirani
 

Thank you for your question.  From the pictures you showed us, I would recommend an anterior approach only for your neck lift (a small scar under the chin only) with:


a conservative liposuction of the neck,

direct excision of subplastysmal fat and

repair of the plastysma muscles (plication).  


This is a 60-75 min procedure that can be done either under full general anaesthesia or under deep sedation with anesthesiologist.  This is a very common neck approach today as less and less ladies opt for a full facelift after all the great results we can get with Botox and fillers (restylane and juvederm).  Make sure you see a qualified plastic surgeon.  See my video, attached.  Hope this helps!  Dr. Marc DuPere, Toronto plastic surgeon, board-certified.