Transformative z-plasty neck lift - my turkey neck is replaced by smooth skin

I recently had my sixth-month surgical review with Mr. Jonathan Britto and am using the occasion to write about the experience of my surgery on realself. In December 2021 Mr. Britto performed an Open Submental Re-contouring procedure on my neck, known colloquially as a ‘Z-plasty’. The effects of ageing and gravity had transformed that area into something more akin to a turkey’s neck – which caused me to feel self-conscious. I hadn’t quite arrived at the point of only wearing roll-neck jumpers, yet had begun to seriously consider the idea.

I consulted Mr. Britto about my wrinkled neck and slackening jaw-line. (Three years previously he had performed a Blepharoplasty on me with astounding results. I am still delighted with the surgical outcome).

Mr. Britto very clearly explained the various surgical options available to me from a lower-face lift to the Z-plasty procedure. The latter having the advantages of being less ‘radical’, quicker to heal and most importantly for a man, the absence of tell-tale, visible ‘lift’ scars above my ears. Moreover, Mr. Britto explained that the Z-plasy procedure would allow him to remove my neck wrinkles as well as tightening the skin covering my jawline.

Mr. Britto explained the Z-plasty surgical procedure in detail along with its aesthetic objectives. He spent a great deal of time with me and indicated through drawings where his incisions would be made under my chin and above my Adam’s apple. He assured me he would keep visible scaring to a minimum. He actually did better than that. I can’t see them at all.

My surgery was done under ‘twilight sedation’ (an alternative to general anaesthetic). Post-surgery pain and bruising were minimal as was swelling. After a week Mr. Britto removed the bandages and stitches. I was then able to see the time-reversing effects of his extremely considered and skilful surgical abilities. My turkey neck had disappeared - replaced by smooth, unwrinkled skin and I was even given back a discernible jaw-line. I was truly happy with what Mr. Britto had achieved. His sensitive and well-judged surgical abilities gave me back the confidence to wear open necked shirts again. I haven’t even thought about roll-neck jumpers since my surgery.

Mr. Britto is an enormously caring, diligent and gifted surgeon. His calm, rational manner is reassuring and trust-building. His ability to impart knowledge and clearly simplify complex medical procedures is impressive. I have never left a consultation with Mr. Britto feeling confused or doubtful. He is a first-class, highly accomplished cosmetic/reconstructive surgeon. I am extremely fortunate to have met him and am even more pleased with the outcome(s) of his work. I recommend Mr. Britto unstintingly to anyone seeking an expert ‘cosmetic’ surgeon who aims for natural-looking, yet transformative results, and who by chance, is a genuinely likeable man.