Do I Need a Neck Lift for This? 16 Years Old

Question

Im overweight and my neck has been buggin me, im not sure if weight loss can fix this. Any suggestions? It feels like if its extra skin and much fat,

David R. Stephens, MD · Answer

By this you are probably concerned by the lack of neck definition; the nice tight jawline. Diet and exercise are the key here. You say that you are 16 years old so your body is still changing a lot. I see changes in the body throughout the teens and the 20's. You will definitely see improvement if you are disciplined in this. If, when you have seen a drop to your ideal weight and you still have that problem than you might consider liposuction of your neck. Avoid fad diets and and stick to a sustained change of lifestyle and dietary changes. Eat "clean". If there is a family pre-disposition towards a heavy neck, then this might make the surgeon more inclined to recommend lipo. Give it a couple of years and see what you need then.  Good luck!!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

"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.

Some options for skin tightening include:

- Thermage radiofrequency to heat the skin, tighten it over time, and prevent the aging process
- Ultherapy high-intensity ultrasound to contract the muscle, tighten the face and neck, and prevent the aging process
- PDO NovaThreads or InstaLift threads for immediate lifting without surgery and long-term collagen production
- Sculptra injections for collagen production to areas of the face and neck with crepey skin or early sagging
- BTL Exilis Ultra, Venus Legacy, and Thermi250 for monthly collagen stimulation with facials
- ThermiRF, Renuvion (J Plasma), or Inmode BodyTite for internal heating and tightening with or without surgery
- Fillers (or facial implants) to contour the jawline and chin to improve the appearance of the neck
- Face lift / neck lift with fat grafting and fillers if you need a significant improvement​

​I would suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer​​​​"

Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS · Answer

If in fact you are less than 30 or so years old, for most patients submental liposuction is a good technique for removing the excess fat/fullness under the chin region.    At this young age, your quite elastic skin will contract nicely,  However, you need to meet with a plastic surgeon with whom you feel comfortable.

Frank Agullo, MD · Answer

I would recommend nonsurgical methods first, which include diet and exercise. If not successful, in the future, you should seek a consultation with a plastic surgeon for recommendations.

Scott Farber, MD, FACS · Answer

There are many factors including excess fat, draping skin, and loose underlying muscles that can contribute to an aesthetically displeasing neck.  In younger patients, the most common culprit is excess fat. My first recommendation is to try nonsurgical methods to improve the contour of your jawline through diet and exercise. Once you have reached your ideal body weight, if there is still excess fat, liposuction can be performed to achieve the "chiseled" jawline that most patients are looking for. For older patients, the problem is usually multifactorial and requires a combination of liposuction, muscle tightening and skin redraping to achieve a natural rejuvenated neck.

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

You definitely don't need a neck lift.  You may possibly (hard to say without better photos) benefit from a chin implant as that can make the jaw-neck angle appear more defined.

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