I want to know where the scars will be when having a lower facelift. I’m aware of the one around the ear but some people have one under their chin. I know a neck lift scar is under the chin but what if you are only having a lower facelift? Can a lower facelift also improve the neck?
February 14, 2018
Answer: Lower face lift incision placement Great question. Yes, a lower facelift can improve some of the neck are as the incision for it is place around the ear and behind the ear. From below and behind the ear, we can access the back of the platysma/neck muscle and tighten it and subsequently remove excess neck skin from there. You are right that the incision under the chin is placed there for a neck lift, and is not part of the lower facelift. The neck lift is used if you have significant neck banding/separation and need the platysma/neck muslces tied from the front. You can watch the video showing a neck lift and the facelift, and you can see when operating behind the ear, I am able to tighten some of the neck and remove some excess neck skin at the same time.
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February 14, 2018
Answer: Lower face lift incision placement Great question. Yes, a lower facelift can improve some of the neck are as the incision for it is place around the ear and behind the ear. From below and behind the ear, we can access the back of the platysma/neck muscle and tighten it and subsequently remove excess neck skin from there. You are right that the incision under the chin is placed there for a neck lift, and is not part of the lower facelift. The neck lift is used if you have significant neck banding/separation and need the platysma/neck muslces tied from the front. You can watch the video showing a neck lift and the facelift, and you can see when operating behind the ear, I am able to tighten some of the neck and remove some excess neck skin at the same time.
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February 14, 2018
Answer: Lower Face Lift Hello and thank you for using RealSelf.com.A facelift is an operation where the cheeks and neck are tightened. I would consider a lower facelift that being the neck. So, if you need neck skin tightening, a scar under the chin is usually required. If you are talking about the jowl area (the lower cheek) then the answer is no. I think you are calling a lower facelift what I call a cheek lift.Yes, a checklist can give some improvement to the neck but not as much as with a neck lift. The chin scar heals and fades beautifully and will not be noticeable as is all scars for all types of facelifts.Dr Spies
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February 14, 2018
Answer: Lower Face Lift Hello and thank you for using RealSelf.com.A facelift is an operation where the cheeks and neck are tightened. I would consider a lower facelift that being the neck. So, if you need neck skin tightening, a scar under the chin is usually required. If you are talking about the jowl area (the lower cheek) then the answer is no. I think you are calling a lower facelift what I call a cheek lift.Yes, a checklist can give some improvement to the neck but not as much as with a neck lift. The chin scar heals and fades beautifully and will not be noticeable as is all scars for all types of facelifts.Dr Spies
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