If you are bothered by the signs of aging in your neck, a neck lift may be right for you. Technically known as platysmaplasty, a neck lift is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the neck, such as:

• Loose superficial neck muscles that form visible bands 

• Loose skin and excess fatty deposits under the chin and jaw that can make even a person of normal weight appear to have a double chin

Facial rejuvenation procedures are sometimes performed in conjunction with a neck lift.  Fat deposits under the chin can be removed at the same time as a neck lift, using liposuction or other surgical techniques.

What it won’t do:

As a restorative surgery, a neck lift does not change your fundamental appearance and cannot stop the aging process.

A neck lift can only be performed surgically; non-surgical rejuvenation treatments cannot achieve the same results, but may help delay the time at which a neck lift becomes appropriate and complement the results of surgery.

Is it right for me?

A neck lift is a highly individualized procedure and you should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else’s desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.

Neck lift surgery is a good option for you if:

• You are physically healthy

• You don’t smoke

• You have a positive outlook and specific, but realistic goals in mind for the improvement of your appearance