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 may be a good option for you if:

• You are physically healthy and don’t smoke

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