Wondering what solution to fix turtle neck? (photos)

The delicate skin on the neck is one of the first places where aging shows up. How much skin sagging and fat deposits you get in this area is partly determined by your genetics. Also, weight gain can permanently stretch the skin and, if followed by weight loss, may result in sags in the chin and neck.

A neck lift is less invasive than a facelift, and is the only other surgical procedure that can dramatically reverse turkey neck. (See my Before and After Photos below) The incisions are smaller and the recovery time less. Plus, the rest of the face is untouched. After surgery, you would be given recommendations to improve skin tone to keep the good results as long as possible. A consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon will give you the answers you need to rectify this area of concern for you.

Thank you for your question. An examination will determine the ideal treatment method but a neck lift is the gold standard method to improve laxity and aging in the neck.Dr. Leonard Lu

Thank you for your question. The Laser-Assisted Weekend Necklift is a phenomenal procedure for addressing sagging skin and other early signs of aging in the neck region. It can provide you with renewed definition in your chin and neck areas. I suggest you consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.Best wishes,

Thank you for your pictures. Your final options will depend on an examination; they range from noninvasive options such as Ultherapy, to liposuction to a neck lift. This all depends on the extent of looseness and the quality of your skin. 

Hi kc18.  Thanks for sharing photos-the slight excess of skin and loss of definition is in the very early stage of aging.  If you have excess fat, liposuction with a tightening component like VASER would provide good correction.  You don't appear as if you need a formal neck lift.  Be sure to seek consultation with an ABPS certified PS and have a full examination.  Good luck!

There are a number of options for your neck and the best solution depends on whether the issue is mostly due to fat or skin and muscle laxity.  See the link below for detailed discussion.

VASER/ThermiRF are great non surgical options over having a neck lift, however, you need a formal consultation to determine what is best.  Dr. Emer.

Early aging with excess skin of cheeks and neck?  The only way to get rid of excess skin of the cheek and neck is with a facelift. A mini lift does not create a good result in the neck and that's why a full facelift is needed.  See a very experienced facelift surgeon who does natural looking work and not the pulled look l. 

Your solution depends on how much of this is due to skin, muscle, or fat. An exam is needed in order to make recommendations.

In my own practice, I have seen a large increase in patients with your configuration wanting neck lifts after having tried other options. The reason is structural. If you look closely at your photos, you will see that your chin is weak, and does not line up well with your nose and upper lip. There is also excess skin of your neck that some call "turkey neck." In my opinion, your best result would come from a neck lift and possible chin implant to give you the definition you desire. I suggest you find a board certified plastic surgeon for an in-person consultation to discuss this option. (Many will do over-the-phone consultaitons.) The choice is always yours in terms of which option to take; however, it might save you time and money to circumvent the treatments that don't give you a "wow" result.