Neck Lift Austin, TX

The surgical incision length for a neck lift depends on which procedure the patient has and how much neck laxity is present. If only fat removal and muscle tightening were performed, then the incision is approximately 2 cm and located beneath the chin. If an excess skin excision or facelift is required, a longer incision is concealed along the hairline and/or around the ear. In rare cases, the patient prefers a direct anterior excision of skin. This incision is camouflaged by using a broken line pattern. Usually, older men who don’t want a lower facelift consider this procedure.

There is definitely a difference between a neck lift and a lower facelift. In our practice, a facelift includes lifting of the neck, but also improves the jawline, frown lines and cheek area. An isolated neck lift usually involves performing liposuction with platysmaplasty or the direct excision of excess neck skin. The isolated neck lift is for the neck only and will generally not lift the jowl or improve the jawline.

In the right candidate, a neck lift can be performed as an isolated procedure without a facelift. However, if the neck lift requires a vertical tightening of the neck tissues to achieve best results, then a facelift may be recommended as well. Conversely, when one undergoes a facelift, the neck is almost always tightened as an added benefit. Your surgeon will examine your individual anatomy and educate you on what technique will achieve the most substantial and natural result.