Neck Lift
Serving Kansas City & Lee's Summit, Missouri
As we age, often times the neck begins to show age more quickly than the whole face, so frequently cosmetic surgery patients only want a neck lift rather than a facelift. The skin begins to hang loosely and the muscles underneath lose their tone. These changes produce the characteristic look of the aging neck. Other factors, such as losing a considerable amount of weight, will also affect the appearance of your neck. Despite the fact that aging affects the entire face, it is not uncommon for the neck to show the effects of aging earlier than that of other areas and therefore only neck lift may be needed rather than the full face lift.
"Jowls" is the word often used to refer to the loose sagging skin near the jaw line. Jowls can form from sagging tissues and laxity in the muscles. Turkey neck is another problem that people often complain about having. The turkey “waddle” is the result of the neck muscles beginning to separate and hang, creating bands with the skin hanging.
At your consultation, plastic surgeon Dr. Chhatre at Summit Plastic Surgery and Med Spa will thoroughly discuss various options and recommend the best procedure for you. If you are a smoker, you will need to quit at least three weeks before the surgery and three weeks after. You should plan to take at least one week off from work to recover.
If you live in the greater Kansas City area and are interested in learning more about neck lifts, please call or email neck lift surgeon at Summit Plastic Surgery and Med Spa to schedule your free initial consultation with Dr. Chhatre's nurse.