First, let us explain what causes the neck to become loose or sag, and then let us share with you the solution!

The Platysma muscle, which is a very thin muscle in the neck just under the skin surface, has a tendency to stretch, relax and widen with age.  The inner borders of these muscle bands can become prominent, appearing as two parallel lines at the front of the neck. You can tense these platysma muscle by showing your bottom front teeth.

The effects of gravity, or major weight loss may also be the culprit for a loose neck. There are several changes in the face that normally accompany the aging or weight loss process. Most of these changes are contributed by loss of elastic collagen and elastin fibers which help make skin firm. When these are broken down or weakened, wrinkling and/or sagging of the skin and under structures can occur. The result: an aged looking turkey neck.

So what can be done to tighten the neck and get rid of that gobble neck? 

No neck exercise out there can really drastically tighten the muscles in the neck and it certainly won’t tighten loose neck skin.  Although we carry a fairly impressive neck firming lotion called,” Nectifirm”, it will never be able to do what a formal neck lift or platysmaplasty (surgical tightening of the neck muscles) can do!

How a Platysmaplasty and Neck Lift is performed 

Dr. Danielpour and Dr. Layke  will normally make  incisions around the neck with the first being behind the ear and a possible second under the chin to gain access to the neck muscle  (platysma).  Liposuction is first performed to remove any excess fat and undermine the area.   The neck muscles are adjusted, tightened and partially removed (if necessary).   They then use deep permanent sutures to sew the muscles together like a corset. When performing a neck lift in conjunction with plastysmaplasty, excess skin is also eliminated.

There can be some soreness or tenderness immediately following surgery that is  easily controlled with prescription pain medications. Plastymaplasty and neck lift surgery is usually  performed on an outpatient basis.  Swelling and bruising can occur following a platysmaplasty and/or neck lift procedure but typically subsides within a few days.  For about  two weeks after surgery, a neck compression wrap will be worn to minimize swelling and enhance the neck’s contour.  It could take up to 6 weeks of healing before all the swelling is gone and a patient is feeling and looking their best!

Wishing for a tighter, sexier  neck? Wish no more! Call us today to schedule your consultation!!!! (310) 275-6600

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SKIN
The skin loses its elasticity and collagen, thereby developing wrinkles. In addition, there also may be an increase in the number, size, and color of pigmented spots on the face, which is largely due to sun exposure.

MUSCLE
Muscle tone may be lost, causing a flabby or droopy appearance. Around the eyes, the loss of muscle tone leads to more visible conjunctiva, or the pink, inner surface of the lower eyelids. In addition, because your facial muscles have been contracting and making thousands of expressions daily, deeper wrinkles develop. Upper eyelids tend to droop, often obstructing vision, especially peripheral vision.

FAT

There are several deeper fat compartments of the face; not the kind of fat that makes the face appear round, but DEEP compartments that give the face youth. These are typically located in the midface, around the nose and cheekbones, as well as surrounding the eyes.

BONE
Loss of teeth can make the lips look shrunken. The area in the midface, especially at the base of the nose loses bone, causing “laugh lines” to look more prominent. The jawbone loses bone material, reducing the size of the lower face. The forehead, nose, and mouth thus look more pronounced.

THERE IS HOPE!
Over the past decade, we have correctly learned how the face ages. Long gone are the days where the “windblown” appearance after a facelift is deemed acceptable. Now, a full facelift is done through smaller incisions, fat compartments are refilled to their youthful state, aging skin is resurfaced with state-of-the-art lasers, and muscle laxity is tightened to give the appearance of energized youth!

If you are considering facial rejuvenation, please contact us at the Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Group for a consultation, and achieve a natural, more youthful appearance!

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The Male Face Lift Approach

The goals of a male face lift are generally the same as those of a conventional face lift for women. In both, a younger and more energetic appearance is sought by the patient. The overall strategy for achieving these results is also similar, involving the repositioning
of facial fat and removal of excess skin. Most men desire a younger-appearing
jawline, a tighter neck, and more lively-looking eyes.

Perhaps the key difference concerns the incisions made during surgery. Because men tend to wear their hair shorter than women, hiding potential scars after a male face lift can be more difficult.  However, they are always placed as inconspicuously as possible, often along the natural crease where the ear meets the side of the face, around the earlobe, and into the lower hairline.  Depending on the sideburn pattern, the incision can also be hidden inside the ear.

The eyelid incisions are well-hidden along the lash line for the lower eyes, where herniated fat (“bags under the eyes”) removed at the same time.  The upper eyelid incisions are hidden well within the natural crease of the eye.

Come Visit Us!

Visit us at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Group to see whether or not you are a good candidate for this procedure, and turn back that clock! Call us for a consultation at (310) 275-6600 or visit our website at www.bhpsg.com.

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