What is Wrong with my Neck? I Dislike My Profile. (photo)

You could consider chin augmentation and possible neck (submental) liposuction to improve your facial balance.

A physical exam would allow for a better assessment and computer morphing would better let you determine if the changes make the improvements you're looking for.

"These are all natural parts of the aging process. What we can do is try preventative treatments or get a neck lift / face lift earlier in the aging process. There are numerous non-surgical options available, and some can be used in combination to get best outcomes, but you would need a consultation with an expert.

Some options for skin tightening include:

- Thermage radiofrequency to heat the skin, tighten it over time, and prevent the aging process
- Ultherapy high-intensity ultrasound to contract the muscle, tighten the face and neck, and prevent the aging process
- PDO NovaThreads or InstaLift threads for immediate lifting without surgery and long-term collagen production
- Sculptra injections for collagen production to areas of the face and neck with crepey skin or early sagging
- BTL Exilis Ultra, Venus Legacy, and Thermi250 for monthly collagen stimulation with facials
- ThermiRF, Renuvion (J Plasma), or Inmode BodyTite for internal heating and tightening with or without surgery
- Fillers (or facial implants) to contour the jawline and chin to improve the appearance of the neck
- Face lift / neck lift with fat grafting and fillers if you need a significant improvement​

​I would suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer​​​​"

Based on your photos it appears that you may be a good candidate for neck liposuction.  A chin implant may also give added benefit.

From your photos, it looks like you have a small amount of fat of your neck that can be removed with liposuction. More importantly, your chin is small and this is making your neck look the way it does. I would recommend placement of a small chin implant which will balance out the lower third of your face and make a more pleasing neck angle. I routinely perform these surgeries and would be happy to see you in my office for a free consultation. call 212-289-1851 to schedule your consultation. You can also see more information on my website at drschulmanplasticsurgery.com

There are two issues with your neck.  What you are noticing is your cervicomental angle, the angle betweenyour neck and chin.  the quick answer that you SHOULD NOT go for is a chin implant.  Redraping your neck skin with minimal liposuction and skin tightening( I prefer Skintyte II an infrared based skin contraction device) with or without a genioplasty.  A genioplasty is a surgical repositioning of the projection of your chin.  Fewer surgeons offer this because it requires more advanced training and technical skill, but it provides results that an implant can never achieve.  Implants cannot change the vertical position of your chin and always erode both bone and soft tissue and carry lifelong risks of infection, extrusion and nerve compression.  Chin implants are a very bead idea for patients of your age.  An oblique sliding geneoplasty could balance the horizontal and vertical dimensions of your face and also dramatically improve the appearance of your cervicomental angle giving you a more defined appearance and a prettier neck.  I hope this helps!

 

All the best,

 

Rian A. Maercks M.D.