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What can I do for loose neck skin?

What can I do for the sagging skin on my neck?

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July 26, 2008

Loose skin around the neck

Kris M. Reddy, MD
Kris M. Reddy, MD
Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon

There are few surgical techniques to correct loose skin around the neck.

1) Liposuction can be used for excess fat.

2) Skin Excision can be performed.

3) Neck Lift in isolation or in combination with a facelift, segmental lift, or smartlift.

Consult with an experienced surgeon to discuss the various possibilities.

 

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July 24, 2008
Scott Trimas, MD
Scott Trimas, MD
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon

Loose skin on the neck can be addressed in three ways:

  1. If it is just excess fat, then often a simple liposuction can be performed.
  2. If it is only the excess neck skin in the midline that bothers a person, then a direct excision can be performed, which is called a submentoplasty. This is really best for older individuals who heal well with their scars and have a relatively strong jaw line.
  3. Finally, the more common procedure is a neck lift where incisions are placed behind the ears and the excess skin is removed after elevating the tissues of the neck and pulling behind the ears so that the scar is not visible.
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