Neck Lift & Rejuvenation
Neck reshaping and neck lift procedures can help create a smoother and more defined jawline. Over time, the neck can develop creases, sagging skin, excess fat deposits, and other concerns. Additionally, in the past few years many individuals may have noticed more wrinkles due to increased screen time, occasionally referred to as “Zoom neck.” Our board-certified plastic surgeon, Gene Sloan, MD, offers a variety of advanced procedures designed to address aesthetic conditions affecting the neck. With customized neck reshaping, Dr. Sloan can enhance the facial profile and contours of the chin with results that look both beautiful and natural.
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Neck Anatomy
When examining the neck for a rejuvenation procedure, three elements of anatomy are evaluated to determine the optimal treatment. The skin is examined first for potential excess and elasticity. The thickness of the fat layer is then determined. Finally, the presence of muscle bands in the front of the neck is observed. Other features such as the level of the hyoid bone, which largely determines the angle of the neck, the length of the chin, the prominence of the larynx (Adam’s apple), and the prominence of the salivary glands, are also evaluated. All of these anatomic features determine the current appearance of the patient’s neck and what corrective measures can be applied.
What Are the Benefits of Neck Reshaping?
Reshaping your neck can help restore a more youthful under-the-chin profile by addressing excess fat, skin laxity, and signs of aging such as wrinkles. In fact, a neck reshaping procedure such as a neck lift, sometimes combined with a facelift, can also tighten neck muscles that have loosened with age and smooth creases potentially caused by abundant screen usage. These options can ultimately help many individuals achieve more refined neck contours and a more youthful appearance.
What Are My Neck Reshaping Options?
Neck Lift
A neck lift is designed to remove excess, inelastic skin that has collected in the neck region, as well as tighten underlying muscles. This procedure can ultimately recontour the neck and produce firmer, smoother skin. In the middle-aged patient, this can often be performed through an incision behind the ear and under the chin. In older patients, the neck lift is often combined with a lower facelift to address the jowls and redrape the skin more smoothly.
CoolSculpting®
CoolSculpting® is a popular non-surgical treatment available at our Doctors MedSpa that targets stubborn fat. The process involves “freezing” fat cells, then expelling them naturally from the body. CoolSculpting® is commonly used to treat numerous body areas, including the neck, abdomen, legs, and others.
Neck Liposuction
Contouring the neck via liposuction can create a better-defined jawline and enhanced neck contours for many patients. This procedure can address excess fat deposits in the neck but not sagging skin or visible muscle bands. The process often involves small incisions made beneath the chin so a liposuction cannula can be inserted to effectively remove the excess fat.
For more information about neck reshaping, or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Sloan, please contact our office today.