I went to my plastic surgeon to see if there was something I could do about the wrinkles and loose skin on my neck, in the throat area. He suggested I have a facelift or I could just do the neck with the incision straight down the throat area. I looked at before and after pictures and didn't like the looks of the neck lift incision, so I opted for the facelift. It's been about a year now, and I don't think it's holding up like I envisioned. My questions is: is there another kind of neck lift available? I'm 59 years old and was 58 at time of surgery. It was my first facelift, although I've had upper eyelid surgery twice...once at 40 and then at 55.
Answer: Excess Loose Skin Makes a Necklift less Optimal This is a very good question and brings up a number of very good points.
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Answer: Excess Loose Skin Makes a Necklift less Optimal This is a very good question and brings up a number of very good points.
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Answer: Neck lift techniques There is another type of neck lift that I routinely perform in my practice that hides the neck lift incisions behind the ears – specifically, in the crease of the ears where the ears meet the back of the skull. My female patients always appreciate being able to wear their hair up without incisions being obvious, and male patients appreciate this camouflage because most men have shorter hair. As a board certified plastic surgeon, my belief is that all patients must look as if no one has touched them, which is why I work very hard in the operating room to provide the best results possible. I suggest consulting in person with another board certified plastic surgeon for a second opinion to see if a different technique would be recommended. .
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Answer: Neck lift techniques There is another type of neck lift that I routinely perform in my practice that hides the neck lift incisions behind the ears – specifically, in the crease of the ears where the ears meet the back of the skull. My female patients always appreciate being able to wear their hair up without incisions being obvious, and male patients appreciate this camouflage because most men have shorter hair. As a board certified plastic surgeon, my belief is that all patients must look as if no one has touched them, which is why I work very hard in the operating room to provide the best results possible. I suggest consulting in person with another board certified plastic surgeon for a second opinion to see if a different technique would be recommended. .
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July 10, 2019
Answer: Skin Tightening for the Neck -- Kybella, Ultherapy, PDO NovaThreads, Thermage vs VASER Lipo w/ ThermiRF, Neck Lift A combination of non-surgical options like Kybella, PDO NovaThreads, Ultherapy and Thermage would do well in combination for skin tightening for the neck. VASER Liposuction (with ThermiRF, Renuvion and InMode FaceTite) is a great alternative for contouring and tightening the chin and neck and can be combined with a neck lift at the same time, if you're a candidate. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to develop a long-term treatment plan that works for you. Best, Dr. Emer.
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July 10, 2019
Answer: Skin Tightening for the Neck -- Kybella, Ultherapy, PDO NovaThreads, Thermage vs VASER Lipo w/ ThermiRF, Neck Lift A combination of non-surgical options like Kybella, PDO NovaThreads, Ultherapy and Thermage would do well in combination for skin tightening for the neck. VASER Liposuction (with ThermiRF, Renuvion and InMode FaceTite) is a great alternative for contouring and tightening the chin and neck and can be combined with a neck lift at the same time, if you're a candidate. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to develop a long-term treatment plan that works for you. Best, Dr. Emer.
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October 27, 2017
Answer: Neck lift procedures There are several different types of neck lifting procedures that are available, and some may be more appropriate for one patient than another. Facelifts typically are long-lasting procedures, and most patients will go at least 5-10 years before considering any sort of "tuck up" procedure. Of course, each patient is different. In some cases, a minor revision could produce a very nice improvement.A consultation with a surgeon specializing in facial aesthetics can be very helpful to address your concerns. All the best,
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October 27, 2017
Answer: Neck lift procedures There are several different types of neck lifting procedures that are available, and some may be more appropriate for one patient than another. Facelifts typically are long-lasting procedures, and most patients will go at least 5-10 years before considering any sort of "tuck up" procedure. Of course, each patient is different. In some cases, a minor revision could produce a very nice improvement.A consultation with a surgeon specializing in facial aesthetics can be very helpful to address your concerns. All the best,
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August 1, 2017
Answer: Neck Lift Procedure Options Following a Facelift It's certainly possible to have a neck lift separate from a facelift and vice versa. Typically, it's best to wait 6 to 12 months depending on the reason for #revision. During your initial examination, your chin will be evaluated along with the neck and jawline. A weak #chin implies a lack of chin support for the skin along the neck line. In younger individuals a chin implant alone is usually all that is needed to improve the appearance of the neck. Subsequently, it will also improve the overall #balance of the face and can create the illusion of a smaller nose. As a stand-alone procedure, chin augmentation can be performed in the office under local #anesthesia. For individuals with signs of #aging in the neck, a chin implant added to one of the recommended procedures above, will provide optimal results.The type of necklift incision will depend upon your gender, your hairline and preferred hairstyles, any scars from previous surgeries, and a variety of other factors. As a general rule, a #necklift #incision starts right in front of or within the hairline on the temple, follows the curve of the front of the ear, travels underneath the earlobe, and ends at the hairline behind the ear. There are also shorter #scar techniques preferred by many patients, which do not have incisions in the hairline. Some patients who wish to have liposuction or tightening of their neck will need an additional incision under their #chin, which can be hidden in a natural skin fold. Your board certified plastic surgeon will be familiar with the various neck lift techniques and able to pair you with your perfect match of surgical approaches based on your skin type and desired results.
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August 1, 2017
Answer: Neck Lift Procedure Options Following a Facelift It's certainly possible to have a neck lift separate from a facelift and vice versa. Typically, it's best to wait 6 to 12 months depending on the reason for #revision. During your initial examination, your chin will be evaluated along with the neck and jawline. A weak #chin implies a lack of chin support for the skin along the neck line. In younger individuals a chin implant alone is usually all that is needed to improve the appearance of the neck. Subsequently, it will also improve the overall #balance of the face and can create the illusion of a smaller nose. As a stand-alone procedure, chin augmentation can be performed in the office under local #anesthesia. For individuals with signs of #aging in the neck, a chin implant added to one of the recommended procedures above, will provide optimal results.The type of necklift incision will depend upon your gender, your hairline and preferred hairstyles, any scars from previous surgeries, and a variety of other factors. As a general rule, a #necklift #incision starts right in front of or within the hairline on the temple, follows the curve of the front of the ear, travels underneath the earlobe, and ends at the hairline behind the ear. There are also shorter #scar techniques preferred by many patients, which do not have incisions in the hairline. Some patients who wish to have liposuction or tightening of their neck will need an additional incision under their #chin, which can be hidden in a natural skin fold. Your board certified plastic surgeon will be familiar with the various neck lift techniques and able to pair you with your perfect match of surgical approaches based on your skin type and desired results.
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March 6, 2017
Answer: My neck lift didn't take. What to do? A neck lift for rejuvenation will remove and reduce the fine lines and wrinkles. Some patients have animation of their neck muscle which is called the platysma muscle. This can be a significant frustration for some patients in the postoperative period. While the initial results can be excellent, the early results at one year may show signs of the soft tissue skin relapse which can be a result of the excessively stretched skin and loss of elastin. For patients with poor skintone often the desire is for a repeat neck lift. While in certain cases this may be indicated and a small Touch Up procedure at the level of your ear lobule may deliver the desired improvements. Sometimes the best approach is to combine nonsurgical options such as Fraxel lasering or micro needling or even skin tightening Pelleve treatments.
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March 6, 2017
Answer: My neck lift didn't take. What to do? A neck lift for rejuvenation will remove and reduce the fine lines and wrinkles. Some patients have animation of their neck muscle which is called the platysma muscle. This can be a significant frustration for some patients in the postoperative period. While the initial results can be excellent, the early results at one year may show signs of the soft tissue skin relapse which can be a result of the excessively stretched skin and loss of elastin. For patients with poor skintone often the desire is for a repeat neck lift. While in certain cases this may be indicated and a small Touch Up procedure at the level of your ear lobule may deliver the desired improvements. Sometimes the best approach is to combine nonsurgical options such as Fraxel lasering or micro needling or even skin tightening Pelleve treatments.
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