Erase signs of aging on your neck with unmatched precision. Opt for a neck lift at Glasgold Group Plastic Surgery in Princeton, NJ. Achieve a youthful, contoured neckline with long-lasting results from our experienced team.
What Is a Neck Lift?
A direct neck lift procedure removes the excess skin and fat from the neck, chin and jawline, restoring and revealing the angular shape of the jawline, as well as firming and tightening the overall area. The result is a much more youthful and athletic appearance with reduced signs of aging. Most candidates for a neck lift are those with skin laxity in their necks. Sagging neck skin is mainly due to age, with most patients noticing a loss of elasticity beginning in their late thirties to early forties. However, it can also be caused by factors such as a genetic predisposition, excess weight, or a poor lifestyle habit. The loose skin, “turkey neck” look is caused by the platysma muscle, and everyone with this issue can benefit from a neck lift. The platysma is actually two thin sheets of muscle that run across each side of the neck. These normally do not quite meet in the middle, and as the aging process progresses, the muscle edges in the center of the neck begin to sag downward, creating two visible bands that run downward from the chin toward the collarbone, contributing to the turkey neck or turkey wattle effect.