Why a Neck Lift?

For some people, the neck begins to show age faster than the whole face, so sometimes cosmetic surgery patients only want a neck lift rather than a full facelift. Factors other than age, such as losing a considerable amount of weight or heredity, will also affect the look of your neck. While patients seeking a neck lift (platysmaplasty) are typically in the 35-75 age group, younger people have also been seeking this surgery to correct neck problems associated with factors other than age. One of the wonderful results of a neck lift is that your family and friends will probably think you lost weight or toned up, when, in reality, you had a simple surgical procedure done to correct a troublesome area of your body.

“Jowls” is the word often used to referred to the loose sagging skin near the jaw line. Jowls can form from fatty deposits at the jaw line and laxity in the muscles. Another problem people often complain of is having a “turkey waddle;” a waddle is the result of the neck muscles beginning to separate and hang, creating bands with the skin hanging.

Good candidates for a neck lift are people who do not have any active diseases or pre-existing medical conditions and who have realistic expectations for the outcome of their surgery. Discussing your desired look and your goals with your cosmetic surgeon will help him/her determine what is best for you.

If you would like to learn more about neck lift surgery, please contact The Centre, P.C. in Elkhart, Indiana today to schedule your initial consultation.

Additional reading on cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures:

1. What Is a Neck Lift?
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2. The Wonders of Getting a Neck Lift Surgery
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3. What You Need to Know About Getting a Neck Lift
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