How can I tighten my stretchy, extra neck skin? (Photo)

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Hi there, I have an unusual amount of extra, stretchy, neck skin. It's kind of funny to show it to people actually. I am 34 years old, and I am worried that my jaw line is beginning to soften, and soon I'll have multiple chins, as my mom and grandma have/had. What treatments if any should I be doing now to help tighten it up and prevent this? Will I need a neck lift?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

​A combination of non-surgical options like Kybella, PDO NovaThreads, Ultherapy and Thermage would do well in combination for skin tightening for the neck. VASER Liposuction (with ThermiRF, Renuvion and InMode FaceTite) is a great alternative for contouring and tightening the chin and neck and can be combined with a neck lift at the same time, if you're a candidate. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to develop a long-term treatment plan that works for you. Best, Dr. Emer.​

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

A board-certified plastic surgeon should evaluate both your anatomical features and aesthetic goals to determine which option best suits your individual needs.During the examination the chin will be evaluated along with the neck and jawline.  A weak #chin means there is not adequate 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.If you are not a candidate at the time of your #consultation, your board certified plastic surgeon can recommend non-surgical alternatives to address your concern. Consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in #neck lift procedures is important to ensure you are receiving the best advice, care, and surgical experience possible.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

Neck lift as the best option for tightening the neck but for younger individuals Thermitight is a very good option.RegardsDr. J

Jon Ver Halen, MD, FACS (license suspended) · Answer

Hello and thank you for your excellent question. You are a great candidate for non-invasive neck definition. I suggest using laser assisted liposuction or kybella. Preoperative visualization and surgical simulation with the Crisalix system may help with your decision. Any treatment plan should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation in person with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!

Best,
Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS

Harvard educated plastic surgeon

Best,
Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS

Harvard educated plastic surgeon

How can I tighten my stretchy, extra neck skin? (Photo)

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