Neck Lift

There are a number of procedures available to enhance the appearance of the neck. They range from very minimal in-office treatments with no down time, to more invasive procedures requiring anesthesia and time off for recovery. Aging of the neck is usually a combination of loose skin and muscle and some excess fat. Treatment options Botox injections The vertical bands that extend from under the chin to the base of the neck are caused by the neck muscle called the platysma. Botox can be injected into the muscle to temporarily reduce the appearance of these bands. Neck liposuction for fat removal During liposuction, your surgeon will make a small incision below the chin, and the excess fat will be removed. Your incisions will be stitched and bandaged. Neck lift procedure Sometimes called a cervicoplasty or neck lift with platysmaplasty, the procedure will last two to three hours. Your surgeon will make a small incision under your chin and possibly in front of and/or behind your ears. These incisions allow access to the platysma (neck muscle) and any fat in the neck. The incisions near the ears also allow for removal of some excess skin.