Can a neck lift be performed without having to cut in front of the ears?

When the contour of the neck is smooth, and the definition is lacking, the problem comes from volume rather than skin.With an access incision under the chin it is possible to address this volume significantly and the skin tension would remain unchanged. This is referred to as anterior neck lift or short scar neck lift. Some surgeons have suggested that the procedure can be carried out under  local anaesthetic with intravenous sedation, but most surgeons would advocate a general anaesthetic. I have not heard of anybody saying they have carried out this type of surgery purely under local anaesthetic.

Good afternoon and very good question,Neck surgery can be performed under Local Anaesthetic and does not require any drains or bulky bandages. As a walk in walk out procedure, you can now have the neck you once had and one that you've wanted.Dependent on the laxity of the skin, a neck procedure using Liposuction and also using a device to tighten the skin, such as Renuvion, would be a fantastic route, no incisions by the ears are made as this is a neck-tightening procedure addressing the fat and the excess skin with minimal recovery. Better to go to a physical examination with a Certified Board Plastic Surgeon as you can express your concerns in not wanting incisions and venturing down a less-invasive surgery route.Good luck in your search.

Getting a neck lift is always done under local and can be done under the chin in many cases so there are no scars around the ears. This is a platysmaplasty and is easy to undergo.

Thank you for your questions. Yes, a necklift can be performed by making a small incision under the chin and a tiny incision behind each of the ears. The laser-assisted weekend necklift creates a more youthful appearance to the neck and jawline while providing recovery as short as one weekend. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to determine your candidacy.
Best wishes,

Thank you for your question!  A neck lift can be performed through a few different approaches.  Depending on the amount of improvement needed/desired, incisions for a necklift can be placed behind the ears and/or in the submental neck area, just under the chin.  Generally, incisions placed in front of the ears result in a face lift.  Whether or not this may be performed under local anesthetic also depends on how extensive of a neck lift is being performed.  I recommend scheduling a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to obtain a professional recommendation and treatment plan.