I don't know if this is possible, but is there a way to avoid that sharp angular look to the neck after a face lift. To me it looks like the head of a puppet on a stick. I have seen this look with some of the top plastic surgeons. To me it's a dead giveaway that someone had a face lift and it does not look feminine or natural to me. It just looks like it the neck was pulled way too tight.
June 6, 2015
Answer: Natural neck contour after face and neck lift Thank you for the great question. The overly angular or "puppet" look you are describing can be related to aggressive removal of fat from the under-chin area. This maneuver, preferred by some patients, can lead to the "surgical" look that you fear. The way to avoid this is to leave some fat on the skin flap in the neck, and to lift the face and neck superiorly, rather than pull back.
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June 6, 2015
Answer: Natural neck contour after face and neck lift Thank you for the great question. The overly angular or "puppet" look you are describing can be related to aggressive removal of fat from the under-chin area. This maneuver, preferred by some patients, can lead to the "surgical" look that you fear. The way to avoid this is to leave some fat on the skin flap in the neck, and to lift the face and neck superiorly, rather than pull back.
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June 5, 2016
Answer: Facelift contour Contour following a facelift should be improved along the neck and jawline, but you're correct that an overly angulated neck and jawline loses the smooth softness of youth. One important factor in creating this smooth contour is to avoid over-aggressive fat removal in the submental and neck area. A common mistake is to remove this fat too aggressively in a well-intentioned but misguided attempt at creating a more defined jawline. This fat is important to maintaining a smooth and soft appearing neck and jawline. An individual consultation with a facelift specialist should help to clarify and distill these issues for you personally. A link with more information and pictures is included. Good luck!
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June 5, 2016
Answer: Facelift contour Contour following a facelift should be improved along the neck and jawline, but you're correct that an overly angulated neck and jawline loses the smooth softness of youth. One important factor in creating this smooth contour is to avoid over-aggressive fat removal in the submental and neck area. A common mistake is to remove this fat too aggressively in a well-intentioned but misguided attempt at creating a more defined jawline. This fat is important to maintaining a smooth and soft appearing neck and jawline. An individual consultation with a facelift specialist should help to clarify and distill these issues for you personally. A link with more information and pictures is included. Good luck!
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