A neck lift improves age-related changes by repositioning underlying tissues, tightening the platysma when needed, and removing excess skin. Dr. Derek Sheen develops each plan around the structures contributing to your concerns.
This procedure can address:
Loose or hanging neck skin
Vertical platysma bands
Reduced jawline definition
Fullness beneath the chin
Lower-face laxity
Jowls
An uneven neck contour
Neck aging can involve several factors. Skin loses elasticity, the platysma muscles may separate or create visible bands, and fat can accumulate beneath the chin. Treating only the surface may not adequately improve these structural changes.
Patients considering a neck lift in Plano meet with Dr. Sheen for a detailed evaluation of the lower face, chin, jawline, and neck. His goal is to determine which structures require correction while preserving natural movement and proportion.
Support Beneath the Skin
Neck aging can involve several factors. Skin loses elasticity, the platysma muscles may separate or create visible bands, and fat can accumulate beneath the chin. Treating only the surface may not adequately improve these structural changes.
Patients considering a neck lift in Plano meet with Dr. Sheen for a detailed evaluation of the lower face, chin, jawline, and neck. His goal is to determine which structures require correction while preserving natural movement and proportion.
A neck lift may be appropriate when loose skin, muscle banding, or localized fat changes the contour beneath your chin. Some candidates are satisfied with their upper and midface but feel that their neck appears older or less defined.
Ideal candidates should be healthy enough for elective surgery, avoid nicotine, and have realistic expectations. Dr. Sheen reviews your medical history, medications, previous procedures, and healing risks before recommending treatment.
The procedure is tailored to the source and extent of your concerns. Dr. Sheen typically places incisions around the ears and may use a small incision beneath the chin. Through these access points, he can reposition tissue, tighten the platysma muscles, sculpt superficial fat, and trim excess skin.
A traditional neck lift primarily addresses loose skin and superficial supporting tissues. Patients with deeper fullness or more complex anatomy may require a deep neck lift that also treats structures beneath the platysma. Dr. Sheen determines the appropriate depth of correction during your consultation for a neck lift in Plano.
Bruising, swelling, tightness, and temporary numbness are common after surgery. Many patients plan about two weeks away from work and social activities, although swelling continues to improve over several weeks.
You will receive instructions for incision care, sleeping with your head elevated, limiting activity, and wearing any recommended support garments. Results continue to refine as swelling resolves.
Although a neck lift cannot stop aging, its structural improvements can remain visible for many years.
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A traditional neck lift primarily addresses loose skin, superficial fat, and platysma laxity. A deep neck lift treats deeper structures that may contribute to fullness or limited definition, potentially including deep fat and other tissues beneath the platysma.
Dr. Sheen evaluates each layer of your neck to determine which approach fits your anatomy.
A neck lift may improve under-chin fullness when it results from superficial fat, loose skin, or weakened muscles. However, chin projection and deeper neck structures can also influence the appearance of a double chin.
During your consultation for a neck lift in Plano, Dr. Sheen will identify the cause and explain whether neck surgery, liposuction, chin augmentation, or a combined plan is appropriate.
Neck lift results are long-lasting because the procedure surgically repositions tissues and removes excess skin. However, your neck will continue to age naturally.
Maintaining a stable weight, avoiding nicotine, applying SPF daily, and following a consistent skincare routine helps preserve your results. Individual longevity varies based on anatomy, lifestyle, skin quality, and the extent of surgery.
