What can be done with a sagging jowl and turkey neck without having surgery? (photo)

Hi.  Well, there's no doubt that a surgical facelift would give you the best result.Personally, I have been under-whelmed by the results seen with Ultherapy, so I can't recommend it.If you don't mind a little procedure done under local anesthesia, you could also consider the ThermiTight.All the best,

FaceTite is a nonsurgical option for those with mild to moderate skin laxity who aren't quite ready for a surgical face and neck lift. This minimally invasive procedure uses RF technology to tighten skin. It is performed in the office with no general anesthesia required. Results can be enhanced by adding Morpheus8 treatments. We welcome you to visit us in our Houston office for a consultation to see if you are a candidate and to learn more.

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

FaceTite can internally tighten the skin in the lower face and neck. After all the skin has been heated and contracted, we shape the neck with liposuction to give definition and remove stubborn pockets of fat. In one quick treatment, we can tighten skin, remove fat, and contour the lower face, jawline, and jowls with only a weekend of downtime. Keep in mind that combination approaches will give you a more significant improvement as opposed to a single procedure. I recommend getting a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Turkey necks are best corrected with a neck or facelift.  Ultherapy may be of some benefit but will not completely correct the problem.

Thank you for your question.At 68, a facelift is likely your best option for the most improvement.If surgery is not an option, then a series of treatments with Exilis Elite followed by strategic use of fillers might be helpful.To be sure, see two or more licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have these treatments.I hope this helps.