More Than Skin Tightening
Neck fullness does not always come from loose skin or fat directly beneath the surface. The platysma muscles, deeper fat, submandibular glands, and other structures can also influence the shape and appearance of your neck.
Patients exploring a deep neck lift in Plano meet with Dr. Sheen to determine which layers within the neck are contributing to reduced definition. This detailed assessment allows him to address the underlying anatomy rather than relying only on skin tightening or liposuction.
Who May Benefit?
You may benefit from a deep neck lift if you have fullness beneath the chin, visible muscle bands, or limited definition between the neck and jawline. It may also help when liposuction alone cannot address your concerns.
Ideal candidates should be healthy enough for surgery, avoid smoking, and have realistic expectations. Dr. Sheen also considers your chin projection, skin elasticity, facial proportions, and previous procedures before scheduling you for surgery.
For those with a weak or recessed chin, he may recommend chin augmentation as part of a more balanced plan.
How the Procedure Works
After administering anesthesia, Dr. Sheen makes an incision beneath the chin and additional incisions near the ears.
He then evaluates and treats the structures responsible for your neck fullness or skin laxity. This procedure can involve removing deep fat, tightening or repositioning the platysma muscles, and/or carefully modifying other tissue beneath the muscle.
The goal is not to remove every source of volume. Instead, Dr. Sheen reshapes selected structures to support a clearer neck angle and stronger jawline while maintaining a result appropriate to the individual.
