Neck Lift Without Cutting Near the Ear?

Not all necklifts require skin excision.  When this is the case, a cervicoplasty can be performed through an incision under the chin only.  Excess fat is removed and the platysma bands are surgically corrected.  The skin is then redraped over the new neck structure.  Patient selection is critical because there is no removal of skin.  This is an outpatient procedure that takes an hour or so.

For younger patients with a bad profile and not too much loose skin, a neck lift with an incision only below the chin may be ideal. This allows removal of fat and tightening of the platysma muscle, both important steps in correcting the 'double chin'. Our version of this procedure involves a wide interlacing technique (Neck-Lace (TM). For patients who are older and have a great deal of extra skin, or require restructuring of the deep layer (for jowl reduction), a facelift will give the best results.