What type of neck lift would suit me? I'm 36, but have very lax skin and bad banding. (photos)

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I have platysma banding and crepey skin. I'm only 36 and don't want a face lift. Would a neck lift alone help?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

"Injecting soft fillers like Belotero in this area can reduce lines, wrinkles and folds as well as improve skin texture with long-term collagen production. Fillers are being used more frequently to contour and lift rather than solely line fill. Of course, fillers are best used in combination with lasers and microneedling​ with PRP to get the optimal outcome.

I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to create an individualized treatment plan that works for you. Best, Dr. Emer"

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  Yes a neck lift alone should suffice to address your midline neck.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Visible part of your problem are platysma muscle bands. You may try to have Botox injected into these bands; that may be all what you need for time being. Good luck.

Gregory S. Keller, MD, FACS · Answer

Ellevate and Trampoline platysmaplasty with treatment of the platysma bands are probably appropriate for your age group.  This is a technique that is long lasting and performed through "needle holes".  It should give you the results of a more invasive neck lift, but a consultation with a doctor experienced with the procedure would be essential.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

A neck tuck under local would improve the neck creases a lot and smooth the skin nicely. Nothing else will make much of a difference.

What type of neck lift would suit me? I'm 36, but have very lax skin and bad banding. (photos)

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Answer: You are probably a candidate for a "no incision" necklift

Answer: You are probably a candidate for a "no incision" necklift

Answer: A neck tuck would make the neck look so much better

Answer: A neck tuck would make the neck look so much better

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What type of neck lift would suit me? I'm 36, but have very lax skin and bad banding. (photos)

Answers (6)

Answer: You are probably a candidate for a "no incision" necklift

Answer: You are probably a candidate for a "no incision" necklift

Answer: A neck tuck would make the neck look so much better

Answer: A neck tuck would make the neck look so much better

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