What are my neck lift options?

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,

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.  

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. 
 Even neck firming skin tightening creams can deliver powerful improvements. The most important thing is to work closely with your surgeon whom you've developed a strong relationship and search for a mutually beneficial solution. Remember aging is constant and therefore rejuvenation treatments which Involve an ongoing treatment algorithm will often deliver the best results.