I have this nasty band of skin under my chin. I've never had a strong neckline, even when young (I'm 44 now). I'd like to know what are the options that could give me a nice pronounced neckline that do not involve going under general anesthesia? Ideally, I'd prefer non-surgical, but I'm open to something a little more aggressive as long as I don't have to go under (I'm just deathly afraid of the idea of it). PS Ignore my red chin, I had perioral co2 4 days ago.
December 28, 2013
Answer: Options for Improving Neckline There are a few options to improve your neck, but the best choice will depend on a careful analysis of the underlying cause of your hanging band. From your photo, fat doesn't seem to be the problem so liposuction won't help. If the band is due to loose skin, then you will need some tightening of skin, which is usually performed from behind the ears (a necklift). The surgeon may also choose to add a suture from behind the ears to suspend/tighten the muscles a little. However, if any skin looseness is minimal and mainly under the chin, and the band is due to sagging or overactive platysma muscles, then an incision under the chin will allow the surgeon to tighten and lift the muscle(s) and the skin may redrape upward smoothly once the muscle is not pushing down on it. This approach can be done under local anesthesia with a preop tranquilizer or pain pill for relaxation in an office setting and only involves the short incision under the chin. The more involved necklift is usually performed under IV sedation with local anesthesia. In neither case, would you need to be "put under". Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in face and necklifts for a thorough examination and discussion of your options.
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December 28, 2013
Answer: Options for Improving Neckline There are a few options to improve your neck, but the best choice will depend on a careful analysis of the underlying cause of your hanging band. From your photo, fat doesn't seem to be the problem so liposuction won't help. If the band is due to loose skin, then you will need some tightening of skin, which is usually performed from behind the ears (a necklift). The surgeon may also choose to add a suture from behind the ears to suspend/tighten the muscles a little. However, if any skin looseness is minimal and mainly under the chin, and the band is due to sagging or overactive platysma muscles, then an incision under the chin will allow the surgeon to tighten and lift the muscle(s) and the skin may redrape upward smoothly once the muscle is not pushing down on it. This approach can be done under local anesthesia with a preop tranquilizer or pain pill for relaxation in an office setting and only involves the short incision under the chin. The more involved necklift is usually performed under IV sedation with local anesthesia. In neither case, would you need to be "put under". Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in face and necklifts for a thorough examination and discussion of your options.
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December 24, 2013
Answer: Mini Neck Lift I am reasonably certain that you may receive different answers to your question. But I believe that you are an excellent candidate for a mini neck lift procedure, which could be easily accomplished in the office with a little local anesthesia. I am just over the bridge in St Petersburg. Please let me know if you wish to talk further. Please enjoy your holiday.
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December 24, 2013
Answer: Mini Neck Lift I am reasonably certain that you may receive different answers to your question. But I believe that you are an excellent candidate for a mini neck lift procedure, which could be easily accomplished in the office with a little local anesthesia. I am just over the bridge in St Petersburg. Please let me know if you wish to talk further. Please enjoy your holiday.
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