Neck Lift

Neck Lift

At Tijuana Rhinoplasty, a neck lift, also known as a lower rhytidectomy, reduces or eliminates the visible signs of aging in the jawline and neck. The surgery addresses loose neck skin, excess fatty deposits under the chin, excess fat in the lower face, and muscle banding in the neck. By doing so, a neck lift procedure restores the youthful contours in the face and neck.

What is a neck lift?

A neck lift is a procedure to restore and revitalize the appearance of the neck and throat. This surgery not only trims and smoothes excess skin on the neck, but it also removes fat deposits and tightens muscle laxity.

By correcting the underlying muscle structures in addition to the outer skin layer, a neck lift produces provides patients with a more youthful neckline.

At Tijuana Rhinoplasty, Dr. Edgar Eduardo Santos takes a conservative, precise approach to neck lift surgery.

Everyone ages differently; therefore Dr. Santos customizes each neck lift procedure with the anti-aging needs of the patient in mind.

As a result, he often utilizes a combination of procedures and techniques to achieve facial harmony and a natural-looking neckline.

Benefits of Neck Lift Surgery

The benefits of neck lift surgery include:

• Enhanced jawline
• Removal of excess skin and fat from under the chin
• Tighter facial muscles

For individuals who want to revitalize the appearance of the neck and face, a neck lift may prove to be ideal. Dr. Santos is happy to discuss neck lift surgery with patients. He also responds to patients’ concerns and questions and offers expert treatment recommendations.

Best Candidates

A neck lift is a great procedure for an individual who is experiencing excess skin and muscle laxity on the neck.

As we age, the skin on the neck can become loose and slack, excess fat and skin relaxation can create jowls, fatty deposits form under the chin, and muscle banding make the neck appear visibly aged.

More specifically, good candidates generally have one or more of the following issues:

• Fat deposits and buildup– neck is prone to developing a buildup of fat both under the chin and around the jowls with age
• Skin laxity– time, the skin on the neck tends to sag and droop, contributing to an aged appearance
• Muscle laxity– muscles on each side of the neck begin to lose their elasticity and structure
• Submuscular laxity– system of tissues underneath the muscles can suffer the effects of aging, beginning to droop or sag and present loose, excess skin

Dr. Santos can correct the loss of youthful contours in the neck from the issues mentioned above, with a neck lift.

As an internationally renowned facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Santos’ goal is to achieve harmony with all vectors of the face, including the neck.

How is Neck Surgery Performed

Neck lift surgery is typically performed under anesthesia. Dr. Santos first makes a small incision behind each of a patient’s ears; in some instances, he may also make a small incision under a patient’s chin.

Next, Dr. Santos tightens a patient’s neck muscles, as well as removes sagging or excess skin from the neck. This helps a patient achieve a firm, youthful-looking neck.

Consultation

Dr. Edgar Eduardo Santos requests an online consultation to evaluate a patient prior to neck lift surgery. At this time, Dr. Santos examines a patient’s medical history and his or her neck and other facial features. Dr. Santos also learns why a patient is considering neck lift surgery.

If Dr. Santos believes a patient is a good candidate for neck lift surgery, he then outlines all aspects of treatment.