Does Neck Lift Help Improve the Jawline?

In my practice, I often do incorporate a mini-lower-facelift when performing neck lifts to eliminate jowling and fullness of the lower face, which on men can look droopy and hang over a shirt collar, and on women can look very masculine by squaring off the lower face. I began employing this technique after having had countless patients come to me from other offices, seeking revision, and unhappy that their neck lifts did not fully improve their jowling and “W” shape that can be seen in profile of the lower face and jawline. As a board certified plastic surgeon, I find that the best approach to create an elegant result begins with an in-depth consultation where one can devise the right plan for each patient. Take your time; do your research, and give yourself the latitude to find the right surgeon, since this procedure – if done properly – can turn the clock back decades in terms of the youthfulness of your face.

Some patients have isolated skin laxity in the neck, which can be treated with a neck lift alone - this does not improve the jawline. Most patients, however, will have some skin laxity along the jawline/jowl area, which needs to corrected at the same time as a neck lift to ensure a smooth contour.

The board certified plastic surgeon will need to evaluate both your anatomical features and aesthetic goals to determine which neck lift procedure best suits your individual needs. Factors which are considered during your consultation to determine if you are a #candidate for #rejuvenating the neck include: •Visibility and amount of excess fat below the chin and along the neckline.•The presence of banding down the front of the #neck.•The amount of #excess skin and condition of your skin.•Chin Deficiency.•Presence of Prominent Digastric Muscles (a.k.a. submandibular gland fullness).
During the examination the chin will be evaluated along with the neck and jawline.  A weak #chin means there is not adequate chin support for the skin along the neck line. If you are deemed a candidate, Lite-lift™ may be an option for you. Patients who desire facial rejuvenation that is affordable, quick, and effective should consider the Lite-lift™. The LiteLift™ is an innovative facelift developed by board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Larry Nichter and myself which benefits many male patients. The goal of the #LiteLift is to provide a less invasive natural looking option for both men and women desiring to refresh their appearance with less downtime and risks. The LiteLift® is a “real” facelift, which does address the underlying muscle, tissue and overlying skin.The technique requires limited incisions and takes a vertical lifting approach, in contrast to the traditional facelift, which requires extensive incisions and lifts or pulls the face towards the ears horizontally. The modern techniques used allow us to perform most LiteLift® procedures in the office under local anesthesia. Also, removing the risk of general anesthesia opens the door for more people to pursue facial surgery. All too often people do not move forward with undergoing the desires facelift surgery due to their overwhelming fear of the risks associated with general anesthesia.This is a modified facelift that can be performed in the office with a local anesthetic and improve signs of aging around the neck, jawbone and lower face. Because the incisions are limited, there is less bruising, swelling and healing time for most patients. Many patients can be back to work in one to two weeks looking rested and more youthful. The best candidates for #LiteLift are non-smoking patients 35-60 years old with early changes of the lower face and the neck. They also have a face and neck line beginning to sag, but whose skin has elasticity and whose bone structure is well defined. Older patients who cannot or do not wish to have a longer operation or general anesthetic can be improved with a Lite Lift™.