A neck lift (open platysmaplasty) is a major surgical procedure that should only be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon as the neck muscles are tightened and the excess skin is trimmed. For patients with excess fat, facial liposuction or neck liposculpting is used to remove and produce optimal results.

Dr. Rajendra Shah and Dr. Samir Shah advise their neck lift patients that small incisions are made behind the ear as well as a small incision under the chin. No scars are visible in front of the ear.

During the recovery process neck lift patients experience some bruising and swelling which typically subsides in less than a month. Patients must wear a compression neckband for several weeks and restrict vigorous physical activities.*

Similar to liposuction where underlying fat deposits are removed, neck liposculpture goes one step further by also creating a “chiseled” appearance by adding definition to the new contour of your neck.

A minimally-invasive technique, liposculpting is a valid solution for individuals who want to cosmetically improve the look and feel of their neck area but do not want to undergo major surgery. This procedure is also sought after by those who want lasting results with less recovery and downtime.*

Neck liposculpting is effective in treating the following cosmetic neck concerns:

• Double chin
• Jowls
• Thick, full neck areas

Placement of incisions is dependent on each individual procedure, as improvements in the neck and chin may require different incision placements. A specialized cannula will then be used to aspirate excess fat without disturbing the nerves and blood vessels of these delicate areas.

Laser assisted liposuction is used to help tighten the undersurface of the skin during a liposuction procedure, or it could just be a laser resurfacing procedure that will tighten the skin externally. We employ similar technique as liposculpting, but the laser heats the skin to a controlled temperature which stimulates collagen to support skin tightening.

During your consultation with Dr. Rajendra Shah or Dr. Samir Shah, they will provide an individualized approach and plan based on your concerns and anatomy.

Oftentimes, patients have localized issues to the neck and do not want to undergo a traditional neck lift or the downtime of surgery. For these patients, we offer Laser Neck Contouring and Neck Liposculpting. While these procedures do not replace surgery, they can often times improve the skin quality.

If you are bothered by loose and sagging skin, a Neck Lift or Neck Liposculpture may be the answer to rejuvenate your facial appearance. Trust your facial rejuvenation to a facial specialist.