Hollowing under chin after neck lift - is it possible to avoid this? (Photos)

May 19, 2025
Asked By:becknlew1721 in Salt Lake City, Utah

Hi! I am scheduled to get a neck lift procedure next month and I am planning on asking my plastic surgeon about this at my preop, but I’m curious to get an array of thoughts. I have seen some patient post neck lift have what looks almost like a hollowing under the chin around the throat area. Is this something that is expected to happen? Is this something that can be avoided or does this just depend on individual anatomy? If I’m hoping to avoid it, it is something specific I can discuss with my surgeon?

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Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
May 23, 2025

Answer: Hollowing after a Neck lift

Michelle Zweifler, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
May 23, 2025

Answer: Hollowing after a Neck lift

Michelle Zweifler, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 22, 2025

Answer: It is rare to get neck hollowing when done right.

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 22, 2025

Answer: It is rare to get neck hollowing when done right.

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 21, 2025

Answer: Neck

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 21, 2025

Answer: Neck

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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