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A traditional neck lift is a surgical means of tightening the tissues of the neck. While non-surgical options are available, a neck lift offers visible and long-lasting results.

The best neck lift candidates are those with excess skin that hangs or looks like crepe paper. Patients may also have banding on the neck, which creates an aged look. For best results, patients should be at their ideal, stable weight. Weight fluctuations after surgery can cause changes in your results.

One advantage of a neck lift is that it can be part of a complete rejuvenation plan. For patients seeking a facelift or jowl lift, a neck lift can help deliver further stunning results. And, it can be performed at the same time as other procedures.

Of course, candidates should be in good health and have reasonable expectations. If you feel that you have minimal excess skin but want an improved jaw angle, that may be fixed by using some submental liposuction or through a limited incision beneath the chin. Utilizing current techniques and devices can also help tighten the skin while minimizing your incisions.

As part of your consultation, Dr. Linville will put together a complete plan to match your goals

The best neck lifts are those that look entirely subtle and natural, but also transformative and rejuvenating. Finding this balance requires an expert with years of experience.

The scars are always well hidden in the hairline or within the hair itself, and the banding should be gone, replaced with a beautiful smooth neck and jaw angle.

Dr. Linville often performs a corset platysmaplasty (aka Feldman platysmaplasty) to give a completely smooth look and long-lasting results.

In the past couple years, several new exciting options have become available. Each of these advances in cosmetic surgery can provide beautiful, natural results, sometimes without an incision. These options are excellent for patients who want to enhance their appearance without committing to a more traditional surgery.

• Kybella – a natural enzyme that destroys fat cells and is given by several injections, often requiring more than one treatment session for optimal results. The benefit is that incisions are not necessary.
• FaceTite with or without liposuction – this is a new technology that utilizes bipolar radiofrequency for very efficient superheating of the skin and collagen fibers. This in turn causes them to condense and “shrink,” resulting in skin contraction. The internal probe for this device is about the same as an 18 gauge needle, so it doesn’t require a big incision at all. Often, this is combined with liposuction to optimize the effect after fat has been directly removed.

Probably the most asked question or feared is, will there be a lot of pain. Dr. Linville works diligently to help minimize pain and discomfort with the use of anesthetics and intraoperative long-acting medications.

Most patients do not experience sharp pain after surgery, but rather a slight discomfort. Swelling is typical afterward. But, it generally resolves after two weeks. Final results are usually not completely evident until after 3-6 months. During the initial healing period, it is vital to give your body time to rest and recover.