NECK LIFT

A neck can be adorned with jewelry worth millions and its significance should not be underestimated. A long, narrow neck is a sign of youth and beauty, which is all the more disturbing for patients whose neck has increased wrinkling and sagging skin due to aging.

A double chin or a neck contour that runs diagonally from the chin to the larynx is also perceived as unattractive. The desire for a neck lift can also arise from severe weight loss, which has caused excess skin and tissue in this area. There are various procedures to perform a neck lift. Depending on the individual initial condition, the appropriate procedure must be selected.

For Whom is an Neck Lift Suitable and How is it Performed?

The neck lift mostly is being combined with a facelift to create a harmonious overall picture, since these areas are generally equally affected by the aging process.

But the wish of a neck lift can also exist without the need of a facelift.

For example, in the case of a severe sagging of the skin tissue and the platyma muscle, a "ligament-like" tissue deformation running from the chin to the collarbone can develop, which protrudes clearly and can be very disturbing for those affected.

The choice of the method depends on the initial condition and the the aimed result.

A rough distinction can be made between two methods.

One method provides for the incision behind the ear and thus aims to mobilize and tighten the entire skin of the neck. Another method is the Z-incision on the front side of the neck. With both methods, care is taken to ensure that the scar can be well hidden by natural anatomical features.

In most cases, treating a double chin requires liposculpturing and subsequent tightening. A small incision is made under the chin and the excess fat is being suctioned out. Then, if the skin does not adjust itself, a tightening is being made.