All You Want To Know About a Neck Lift

by | Sep 6, 2016 | Plastic Surgeon

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Cosmetic surgeries are very common procedures today. Many people get cosmetic surgery to enhance aspects of their bodies that they may not be completely satisfied with. One of the most popular procedures is known as a neck lift. The skin under and around the neck naturally becomes saggy with age. Neck lift surgery is performed to get rid of this flabby skin which, in turn, reduces how aged the patient looks.

There are many benefits to getting a Neck Lift. Some of the most obvious benefits are restoring a more youthful appearance and getting rid of fatty deposits under the skin. There are other benefits such as tightening the muscles in the neck that may have become slack. Having a neck lift is also a great way to redefine the jaw line that may have softened over time.

When the neck lift is performed, the doctor will also perform liposuction. This will rid the fat from the jowls and beneath the chin to give the jaw a stronger and more defined appearance. The doctor will also tighten a muscle called the platysma. This muscle works to restore the neck’s angle. Since many issues that a neck lift can clear up are a result of genetics, they would be unlikely to be helped even by the highest amount of traditional skin care and exercise.

Neck Lift surgery is a great idea if the patient is younger and they have experienced a significant amount of weight loss and the patient has no desire to undergo other facial reconstructive surgeries. However, if they are interested in other procedures, a brow lift is the most common treatment that is combined with neck lifts. All in all, this type of surgery is an outstanding, commonly performed and safe form of surgery that can leave the patient feeling full of youthful exuberance and vitality and in love with their appearance again.

For more information on neck lifts, contact David K. Hiranaka M.D. D.M.D. Highly experienced in these types of procedures, he can answer any questions that may be asked and instill the utmost confidence in the patient. You can also visit them on Facebook for more information.

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