The Neck

The signs of facial ageing can, to a certain extent, be covered with makeup, but in the case of cervical laxity, this is not so simple.

Creams and other cosmetic products in daily care have little effect on the neck.

With age, the skin becomes visibly sagging and extremely distressing. An ageing neckline poses enormous problems for women with well-preserved faces; this is where we see the disharmony and inequality in skin ageing across different body parts. It is one of the most frequent requests Dr Weiss encounters during consultations: "I would like to rejuvenate my neck."

During the consultation, Dr Weiss will explain the technical feasibility according to your anatomical reality, following a thorough clinical examination. Sometimes, depending on each patient's individual anatomy, certain desired outcomes may not be achievable. However, a full range of modern cosmetic surgery techniques can significantly improve the imperfection and address the majority of the patient's expectations.

The best method to eliminate this problem is a surgical neck lift, most often combined with a facelift (the king of facelifts). This cervico-facial facelift best addresses the problem of skin laxity by improving the cervico-facial angle and the facial contour.

The procedure involves re-tensioning the skin with incisions behind the ears and on the lower part of the ear border, followed by removal of excess skin and reshaping of the lower facial contour.

Post-operative scars are extremely inconspicuous, and the skin is tighter and more toned.

Unfortunately, sometimes a classic cervico-facial facelift is not sufficient. In this case, Dr Weiss uses a combined cervical lift with platysmaplasty, involving incision, excision and suturing of the subcutaneous musculo-aponeurotic system (SMAS) responsible for cervical skin laxity. For very visible platysmal bands (turkey neck), this procedure can deliver excellent results.

This procedure is performed through a small submental incision where the scar is nearly invisible. It can be performed as part of global facial rejuvenation or as a standalone procedure.

For necks with obvious excess fat, liposuction can be proposed as a definitive solution for this type of problem.