Neck lift

A neck lift, also known as a lower rhytidectomy, reduces or eliminates visible signs of aging in the jaw and neck.

The surgery addresses sagging skin on the neck, excess fat deposits under the chin, excess fat in the lower face, and muscle bands in the neck. By doing so, a neck lift procedure restores youthful contours to 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 smooths excess skin on the neck, but also removes fatty deposits and tightens muscle laxity.

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

In Tijuana Rhinoplasty, Dr. Edgar Santos performs a conservative treatment,
precise approach to neck lift surgery.

Everyone ages differently, so Dr. Santos customizes each neck lift procedure with the patient’s anti-aging needs in mind.

As a result, she often uses a combination of procedures and techniques to achieve facial harmony and a natural-looking neckline.
Benefits of neck lift surgery

Benefits of neck lift surgery include:

• Improved jaw
• Removal of excess skin and fat under the chin.
• Tenser facial muscles

For people who wish to revitalize the appearance of their neck and face, a neck lift may be ideal. Dr. Santos is happy to discuss neck lift surgery with his patients. He also answers patient concerns and questions and offers expert treatment recommendations.

Best candidates

A neck lift is an excellent procedure for a person experiencing excess skin and muscle laxity in the neck.

As we age, the skin on our neck can become loose and saggy, excess fat and sagging skin can create a double chin, fatty deposits form under the chin and muscle bands make the neck look visibly aged.

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

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

Dr. Santos can correct the loss of youthful contours in the neck due to the problems 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 usually performed under anesthesia. Dr. Santos first makes a small incision behind each of the patient's ears; in some cases, he may also make a small incision under the patient's chin.

Dr. Santos then tightens the patient's neck muscles and removes any sagging or excess skin from the neck. This helps the patient achieve a firm, youthful-looking neck.

Consultation

Dr. Edgar Santos sets up an online consultation to evaluate a patient prior to neck lift surgery. At this time, Dr. Santos reviews the 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 describes all aspects of the treatment.