A neck lift sculpts and defines the jawline by removing excess skin and tightening underlying muscles. Ideal for reducing the appearance of neck bands and loose skin, complementing facial rejuvenation and a more exuberant silhouette.
Form MD Plastic Surgery offers a neck lift to minimize signs of aging in the neck and restore a youthful appearance.
The neckline undergoes noticeable changes during the aging process. Even though the neck isn’t directly exposed to the sun, with time, skin on the neck loses elasticity and develops dark spots and changes in texture. The most significant changes, however, are caused by gravity and increasing soft tissue/skin laxity. Soft tissue refers to the muscle, fat, and other connective tissue beneath the skin. Aging causes the skin immediately below the jaw to bunch up and form a “turkey gobbler.”
Patients with large, clearly visible salivary glands just below the jaw, or a very low set hyoid bone (the wishbone) tend to develop a more prominent accumulation of skin and fat that could be treated with a lift. Individuals with a weak chin are also more likely to have accumulation of fat and soft tissue with skin stretching immediately below the jaw.
- Combination
- Isolated Procedure
What You Can Expect
Reverse visible signs of aging with the best facelift in Orange County. This procedure lifts and tightens facial tissue to address sagging skin and deep creases, delivering natural-looking, resilient results.
After the procedure, most patients see improvement in the cheeks, jawline jowling, and neckline.
The term “face lift” refers to the lower half of the face, while the eyes, brow, and forehead areas are addressed in a separate procedure.
A client’s age isn’t a factor in determining whether a neck lift will address their cosmetic concerns. The best candidates for an isolated neck lift are patients who:
Don’t have jowling, facial skin laxity, or signs of aging in the cheeks or eyes
Have appropriate expectations
Understand the limitations of surgery
Don’t have any concerning medical, psychological, or psychiatric issues
Typically, young men and women, and older men are better candidates for a neck lift. Having a “weak chin,” a very low-set hyoid bone, or thick, ruddy skin makes it difficult to adequately raise the neckline because bone structures are fixed and can’t move. In some cases, a chin implant may be used to improve chin projection and help strengthen the neckline during the neck lift procedure.
What They Say
“Dr. Pollei and staff were excellent from start to finish. The results of my surgery are unbelievable, so natural nobody really notices I had a full face lift and best of all — my scars are healed and gone!”
— H.T.
“My results were better than I expected and not ONE person has asked if I had work done. Only compliments that I look happy and younger lately! Dr. Pollei is a true professional.”
— C.M.
“It is hard to believe that having minor surgery on my face could be a pleasant experience but it certainly was. No scar, very nicely done.”
— G.C.
Look Significantly Younger
With a Face Lift
One of the most effective and long-lasting approaches to a younger-looking appearance.
