Can a neck lift be done without cutting under the chin? (Photos)

A necklift is not a singular procedure with a singular #method, but rather is an umbrella term describing a large range of operations with varying #incisions and skin-lifting #techniques, which have been developed and improved upon over the years.  Your board certified plastic surgeon will be familiar will be able to pair you with your perfect match of surgical approach based on your skin type and desired 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.

Thank you for your question. Yes. The laser-assisted weekend necklift makes a small incision underneath the chin and a tiny incision behind each of the ears for surgical lifting and gentle tightening of the underlying muscle tissues of the neck. The procedure is much less invasive than the conventional facelift and offers a short recovery horizon. Alwawys work with board certified facial plastic surgeon.
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In a midline neck lift (aka platysmaplasty), the incision is placed under the chin. Skin is usually not removed. Muscle bands are sutured back together. 
In a lateral neck lift, the incisions are placed in the crease in front of the earlobe and extend behind the ear and along the hairline. If only skin is pulled without tightening the muscles first, the results will not last very long. Muscles should be pulled laterally and excess skin is then removed. In this approach, although the neck will look better and the results will last, the muscle bands in the middle of the neck will reappear in 3-6 months. 
More commonly, a combined approach using both techniques is performed, which is a "full" neck lift. When looking at your neck, it seems that you will have a nice result with the lateral neck lift, but even a better result with the combined approach. Every surgeon will have a different opinion. What works for one surgeon may not work for another. Since you have researched your surgeon and feel confident in his or her skill, it is very likely that based on his or her examination of your neck, the approach that has been chosen is one that her or she feels will achieve the results and goals you have discussed.