Least invasive neck lift? Is the potential for nerve damage any less?

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I am considering a mini neck lift because it can be done under local anesthesia with sedation. Is it really the least invasive, least risky option? Is the potential for nerve damage any less? Where are the incisions? From what I read, a mini neck lift sounds like it involves mainly liposuction. I don't have much fat to remove under my chin.

Charles Riccio, MD · Answer

Hi Janerex,
Thank you for the question. There are several different types of neck lift and all can be performed under local anesthesia. The specific type of neck lift you require to achieve your goals will depend on a thorough preoperative evaluation of your anatomy. This might involve incisions behind your ears and/or under your chin to remove skin and fat and tighten the muscle, or may require only small punctures and no incisions if you are a candidate for a minimally invasive procedure like MyEllevate with or without liposuction. The best way to minimize the potential for nerve damage is to seek out a well-qualified board eligible or board certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps!

Cem Berkay Sinaci, MD · Answer

Hello, your needs are determinative here. If you'll have a lift under the platysma than we can say its more invasive for the nerves but still safe techniques exist. If there'll be skin removal, you'll have the incisions behind the ear. If there'll be only platysma tightening, you'll have the incision under your chin. If you'll have thread lift, you'll have no incision.

Arnold Almonte, DO · Answer

The term “mini” in facial rejuvenation is more about the extent of dissection rather than the level of anesthesia. Full facelifts can be performed under local anesthesia with sedation. Patients want options, and the term “mini” was introduced to simply offer patients an option for something less than a full facelift. Less downtime, less cost, etc.  In the right hands, the risk for nerve injury in any face or neck lift procedure is very low. Consult with an experienced plastic surgeon to determine what procedure is best for you.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A full set of facial and neck photographs are required to make a determination if your candidate for neck lift procedure. It's also important understand that there are two compartments a fat in the neck, and they're located both above and below the platysma muscle. Liposuction can only accomplish removal of the fat deposits above the muscle, while a surgical neck lift is required to remove fat deposits located below the muscle. A corset platysma plasty is also performed if there's been fat removal below the muscle. No skin removal is performed

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