Sagging neck skin but face is fine - what are my options?

Question

I have sagging neck skin from yoyo weight gain/loss. I am not bothered by anything else on my face. Perhaps just my eye bags but not as much as the sagging neck. Is a neck lift warranted or are there any non-surgical procedures that could help? I understand it is best done when I am in the ideal weight I set for myself (18 kgs to go). Does the neck lift always need to be done with a face lift?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

An exam or photos is needed to know for sure, but you may have options outside of a surgical neck lift.  For those with mild to moderate laxity you can consider options such as FaceTite.  This minimally invasive procedure uses RF technology to tighten skin.  There is no general anethesia required.  Visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn more.

Lucian Ion, FRCS · Answer

Thank you for your question.

In specific situations, the answer is best given when the person is at the weight they intend to maintain for a longer period of time. In your case, it may be that what you feel now will change once you have reached your weight goal.

If the contour of the jawline is relatively good and the visibility of the marionette lines is limited, a neck lift on its own—usually performed using the deep plane technique—can be a viable solution.

However, if the contour of the lower face becomes somewhat more lax after you have lost your additional weight, it may be that a combination of facelift and neck lift would address your concerns more accurately.

Jacob Tower, MD · Answer

Hello, hope you are well. Great questions! As to whether there are any reasonable non-surgical options depends on the severity of the skin laxity. If it's minor, then a procedure like NeckTite (bipolar radiofrequency) can provide a good result. If you have visibly hanging skin, then you are a surgical candidate. A neck lift does not necessarily need to be done at the same time as a facelift, but these procedures often go hand in hand because the incisions and skin elevation are continuous and usually the skin on the face and neck ages fairly evenly.

Best,
Dr. Tower

Amiya Prasad, MD · Answer

A new neck lift method with minimal invasiveness can be done without the long incisions used in traditional neck lifts that are done with facelifts. You can refer to the attached video about it.

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