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.
Answer: Skin Tightening -- VASER Hi-Definition Liposuction, ThermiRF, Renuvion, Thermage, Ultherapy, Novathreads / Instalift, BodyTite "These are all natural parts of the aging process. What we can do is try preventative treatments or get a neck lift / face lift earlier in the aging process. There are numerous non-surgical options available, and some can be used in combination to get best outcomes, but you would need a consultation with an expert.
Helpful
Answer: Skin Tightening -- VASER Hi-Definition Liposuction, ThermiRF, Renuvion, Thermage, Ultherapy, Novathreads / Instalift, BodyTite "These are all natural parts of the aging process. What we can do is try preventative treatments or get a neck lift / face lift earlier in the aging process. There are numerous non-surgical options available, and some can be used in combination to get best outcomes, but you would need a consultation with an expert.
Helpful
July 31, 2017
Answer: Loose Skin Under the Chin It's best to begin by consulting with a surgeon in-person to discuss your options. The presence of banding down the front of the #neck, and, amount of excess skin and condition of your skin are among some factors which determine what treatments will best rejuvenate your neck .
Helpful
July 31, 2017
Answer: Loose Skin Under the Chin It's best to begin by consulting with a surgeon in-person to discuss your options. The presence of banding down the front of the #neck, and, amount of excess skin and condition of your skin are among some factors which determine what treatments will best rejuvenate your neck .
Helpful
January 12, 2014
Answer: Loose skin under chin? A neck lift or a lower face and neck lift may be appropriate. An exam would be necessary to make this determination.
Helpful
January 12, 2014
Answer: Loose skin under chin? A neck lift or a lower face and neck lift may be appropriate. An exam would be necessary to make this determination.
Helpful
December 30, 2013
Answer: Loose skin under the neck does great with a neck tuck and is easy under local anesthesia. Lower face and neck lifts are easy to undergo under local tumescent anesthesia. You don't have to take all the risks and complications any more from general anesthesia. Cost is roughly $8800 on special and there is much less complications under local. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD
Helpful
December 30, 2013
Answer: Loose skin under the neck does great with a neck tuck and is easy under local anesthesia. Lower face and neck lifts are easy to undergo under local tumescent anesthesia. You don't have to take all the risks and complications any more from general anesthesia. Cost is roughly $8800 on special and there is much less complications under local. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD
Helpful
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.
Helpful
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.
Helpful
