Neck Lift (Platysmaplasty) in Washington, D.C.
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Facial aging is typically thought of as volume loss and sagging along the lower face or as facial wrinkles.
Men and women often don’t realize that their neck plays an important role in creating a youthful appearance. As we age, the muscles and skin along the neck weaken and begin to sag.
Who Can Benefit?
If you’re considering neck lift surgery, you may fall into one of the following categories.
Vertical Banding
Vertical banding is caused by the relaxation of the neck muscles and a loss of youthful fat. Vertical banding can develop following weight loss or as we age. You can develop the appearance of vertical bands along the front of your neck or along the sides, down towards your clavicle. Improving vertical banding can restore youthful fullness to your neck.
Turkey Wattle
Lax platysma muscles and excess skin along the midline of the neck can contribute to the appearance of a turkey wattle. Turkey wattles can appear as redundant folds of skin along the neck. Tightening techniques are used to treat laxity that contributes to a wattle. A neck lift can create a tighter, firmer neck profile that enhances your overall appearance.
Double Chin
Excess fat or skin under the chin can lead to an unsightly double chin. A distended pooch under the jaw can be caused by weight gain or the tissues becoming lax with age. A double chin can cause men and women to appear heavier than they are, or it can obscure the attractive definition that many struggle to achieve along their jawline.
Dr. Davison and Dr. Pinell consider your consultation crucial and spend the time needed to fully understand your concerns and expectations as well as your candidacy for the procedure. After meeting with one of our dedicated surgeons, you can expect to be provided with a treatment plan that is tailored to meet your unique needs and goals.
(202) 966-9590What Do You Desire?
A Younger Appearance
While you may not immediately think of your neck when you think of an aged appearance, patients with a poor neck appearance tend to look older. This is true even if you still maintain good skin tone and elasticity. A neck lift targets the common signs of aging along the neck, such as vertical banding and sagging. Your surgeon tailors each neck lift procedure to treat your specific causes of aging to ensure you achieve a younger, more lively aesthetic.
A Leaner Look
Excess neck tissue or a double chin can cause you to lack definition along the jawline and neck. Utilizing a combination of neck liposuction and muscle tightening techniques, your surgeon is able to restore a firmer neck contour. Tightening and enhancing definition along the neck can create a leaner, healthier appearance.
Overall Facial Rejuvenation
Neck lift surgery is only one tool that can help restore your overall facial appearance. Many patients with facial aging combine procedures to ensure they gain a total reversal of their appearance. Facelift surgery corrects sagging along the lower face. Brow lift surgery and forehead lift surgery can improve aging of the upper face. Non-surgical treatments can smooth wrinkles and improve your overall skin tone. Combining procedures is both convenient and provides the best results possible.
Increased Confidence
Being dissatisfied with your facial appearance can have a significant impact on how you view yourself. Many men and women begin to lose confidence in their appearance as signs of aging begin to set in. Undergoing corrective surgery, such as a neck lift, can help you feel younger and happier. Feeling good about yourself can help you find your lost confidence in your appearance.
Addressing Your Concerns
Recovery
You will experience bruising, swelling, and redness around the neck. Temporary numbness is normal during your initial recovery. You should rest with your head elevated for two to three days following your surgery to reduce additional swelling. Most patients can return to work one week after their procedure and can resume regular exercise routines after four weeks. Most major swelling should subside within six weeks.
Scars
Your incisions are placed discreetly under the chin or behind the ears. Most major scarring is easily concealed. However, factors such as your body’s natural healing process may make you more prone to visible scarring. If scarring does develop, it is likely to fade over time.
Cost
Many factors affect the cost of neck lift surgery. Geographical location, facility fees, anesthesia fees, and surgeon fees all alter the ultimate cost of your procedure. However, price should only be one factor in choosing a surgeon. You should never sacrifice quality work by a board-certified plastic surgeon just to save some money. Proven results matter. Financing is available if needed.
Pain
You may experience some mild discomfort during your initial recovery. Pain medication is prescribed to control your discomfort.
Your Washington, D.C., Neck Lift Expert
Dr. Steven Davison and Dr. Pinell are multi-board-certified plastic surgeons dedicated to their patients’ satisfaction and well-being. To learn more about your D.C. Neck Lift options, call (202) 966-9590 to schedule an in-depth consultation.
Contact UsNeck Lift FAQs
What type of anesthesia is used during neck lift surgery?
Neck lift surgery can be performed with the patient under either local or general anesthesia depending on the extent of correction and personal health reasons. Your surgeon will determine which anesthesia is best suited for you.
Where will my neck lift surgery be performed?
Our surgeons perform all surgeries in a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center that is fully accredited and equipped to handle all surgeries and situations.
Am I a neck lift candidate?
Ideal candidates are in good health and have realistic expectations about their results. Patients considering a neck lift wish to improve the appearance of their fleshy neck, jowls, banding, and/or a “turkey wattle.”
What is neck liposuction?
Dr. Davison and Dr. Pinell use gentle liposuction techniques (vacuum suction that permanently removes fat) to contour the neck. Eliminating excess neck fat can erase your double chin and enhance definition along the jawline.
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