Neck Lift with OUT Platysmaplasty? (photo)

It is hard to determine the best option with photos alone. The best options available to you can range from liposuction (minimally invasive) alone to a necklift with or without tightening of the platysma muscle. If you are concerned about the inconsistency in the recommendation from your plastic surgeon, it would be wise to seek a second opinion, if only to gain reassurance. It is possible, that liposuction alone would be effective without having to undergo a formal necklift procedure. However, only an in person evaluation could determine that. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS

Thanks for your photos. From what I can see your neck skin looks healthy and you don't have platysma bands. If your surgeon can gently pull on your posterior neck skin and this sharpens your neck on it's own, then you probably don't need to open the neck in the midline for the Platysmaplasty. It would simplify the surgery and your recovery time. Good luck