Is There Anything I Can Do About my Sloping Neck? (photo)

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I am 35 years old, and over the last 10 years or so, my neck line has become increasingly sloped. I'm not as slim as I used to be, but I'm not excessively overweight. I'm 6'2" and 200 pounds, and keep in shape, but my neck has become an area that is really bothering me. Is this a sloping neck? Obtuse cervicomental angle? Is there a particular specialist for this type of question? Is there a safe and/or typical procedure to improve the shape of my jaw line, or sloping neck? Thank you.

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.​

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

I think you would be a great candidate for liposuction of the upper neck. This can be done in the office with local anesthesia with or without oral sedation, or can be done in a surgery center under IV sedation or general anesthesia.

Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Paul,
	You are an excellent candidate for SmartLipo of your neck.  This is a procedure that may be performed under local anesthesia where using tiny incisions laser liposuction is used to remove the fat and contour the neck as well as to tighten overlying skin.  You will have approximately 1 week of swelling in this will be transformational for your face/neck.

Shlomo Widder, MD · Answer

In your situation liposuction is not enough to abtain a clean angle of the neck. You will need, in addition to the liposuction, a 'platysmorrhaphy' which means removal of the fat under the neck muscles and tightening of the muscles. See a board certified plastic surgeon.

Misbah Khan MD, FAAD, FACMS · Answer

sculpting the lower third of the face and neck is a great procedure to correct sloping neck line and to create a sharp cervicomental angle. although all surgeons have their own ways of doing it, I use a single 2-3 mm incision on the inside of the chin and sculpt the neck and lower face with that incision. the procedure is done under local anesthesia and the results can be seen within 1 week and full results in 4-6 weeks. I feel like this is a fairly common complaint and by far the most gratifying procedure in my practice. I would highly recommend you consult this with your plastic surgeon. u will be very happy :)

Is There Anything I Can Do About my Sloping Neck? (photo)

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