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I have a loose neck and want to know what surgery fixes that?
Question:
Do all facelifts have scars around the ears; I have a loose neck and want to know what surgery fixes that?
Answer:
Surgeries to reposition these areas are called; facelifts, neck lifts, and face and neck lifts.
Often younger patients present only complaining of early skin laxity over the cheek into the jowl area. Therefore a facelift is performed, which tightens the facial tissues leaving a thin scar in front of the ear down to the earlobe. The scar is made to look like an anatomic crease that many people have naturally.
When the neck is the only problem the tightening is done from behind the ear in the crease. During a neck lift many times a small incision is made under the chin to tighten the neck tissues in the front of the neck as well.
Some patients require both their face and neck lifted. A face and neck lift surgery leaves a thin scar both if front, and behind, the ear.
The Plastic Surgeon needs to listen to the patient’s concerns and point out any associated issues about changing these areas that the patient may not be aware of. As with all cosmetic surgery the Plastic Surgeon needs to tailor the surgery to fit the patient.
Alternatives to the traditional face lift
Question:
There seem to be an awful lot of facelift alternatives available these days, from threadlifts to liquid facelifts, but is there ever a time when a traditional facelift is the best option?
Answer:
Today, more than ever, there are alternatives to the traditional face lift. Many potions can be found in Plastic Surgeon's cabinets across the country. Nuerotoxins, such as, Botox and Dysport can smooth out wrinkles. Fillers like Radiesse and Juvederm can backfill laugh lines and crevasses. Minimally invasive technologies are constantly being tested to tighten facial tissues without causing scars.
These products and procedures do give the patient more options than ever before, and can allow a younger patient to hold off Father Time's advances for some time. However if someone hasn't been on one of these regimens and doesn't have the genes to look like a 20-something in their 50's than a traditional face lift still has value in achieving a youthful look which will last longer than any of the potions.
Face lifting today usually centers around tightening up the face on multiple levels, possibly adding some volume to the cheeks, and smoothing the skin with a laser or peel. This multidimensional approach restores a youthful, age appropriate look to the patient. These procedures should be performed by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
