The neck is an extension of our face and plays a significant role in our overall facial aesthetics. Similar to the face, aging of the neck becomes noticeable as skin loses elasticity appearing as excess neck skin. This is often accompanied by visible neck fat and banding of the neck muscles. The neck muscle here, called the platysma muscle, is tight and contoured in the youthful neck. Like skin, the platysma muscle loses its contour as we age and becomes lax.
Rejuvenating the neck can be done in several ways. During your consultation with Dr. Lee, you will discuss both non-surgical and surgical techniques available. While it would seem non-surgical modalities have less down-time or cost compared with surgical rejuvenation, this is not always the case. Surgery often delivers the more tailored, long term result. Dr. Lee feels strongly that patients should be educated on what options are available and the potential results associated with each option. When performing a neck lift, Dr. Lee’s priorities are to restore patients to a natural looking, rejuvenated appearance while making the scars as inconspicuous as possible.
