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Addressing The Neck With Plastic Surgery Procedures

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The options for neck rejuvenation are far more wide-ranging than many plastic surgery patients may realize and can often be performed as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia. That’s because neck rejuvenation takes many forms. And determining the right cosmetic procedure for each patient’s needs depends entirely on the specific aesthetic issues that they want to correct. Excess, loose skin? Weakened muscles in the neck? Excess fat that creates the appearance of a double chin? Below, I go into more detail on the various neck enhancement procedures that I perform and the unique benefits that they can each provide to my patients.

Let me begin with neck lift surgery, a procedure that I have performed for years in order to help patients who experience excess skin and damaged or weakened neck muscles. The incision made during a neck lift is often in easy to conceal areas like around the ear or in the lower hairline. My signature short scar facelift can be used for patients concerned about the appearance of jowls and those who want a more sculpted, better-contoured jawline. In either case, liposuction of the neck can be performed with these procedures (or on its own) to remove the submental fat that creates the appearance of a double chin. And lastly, I offer Z-plasty neck lift surgery for patients who prefer this alternative to traditional neck lift surgery.

It’s important to re-state that while this isn’t the case for every one of these procedures, some neck rejuvenation surgeries can be performed in under an hour as outpatient procedures using only local anesthesia. In the video below, I discuss the neck enhancement surgeries that I perform:

I pride myself in being able to provide as many safe and effective procedure options as I can for my patients. Doing so is a big part of why I have been named a Top Doctor in Atlanta for so many years, including once again for 2024. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation appointment, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. Don’t forget that you can also connect with me on Facebook for additional tips, videos, news, and more.

Let’s Talk About Neck Rejuvenation

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“What can I do to make my neck look younger?” This is among the most common questions that I hear from patients in my office. In the past, undergoing a facelift or a neck lift was often recommended to patients who wished to address sagging skin and lax muscles in their neck area. But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t other potential procedure methods or options available. Today, I wanted to focus on the Z-plasty surgery for the neck, a terrific option that many patients may not even be aware of.

Part of what is so unique about the Z-plasty is that, unlike other common neck rejuvenation procedures, I am able to perform it as an in-office procedure. During the procedure, I will make a small incision just underneath the chin, in a spot that is easily hidden from view. I am then able to effectively tighten the platysma muscles and remove any excess skin from the area, as well as excess fat that may be creating the appearance of a double chin. The result is a smoother and younger-looking neck contour, with a very straightforward and simple post-surgery recovery period.

In the video below, I go into more detail on my Z-plasty neck lift procedure and the unique benefits that it’s able to offer to patients trying to rejuvenate this area:

I’ve seen fantastic results with this surgical technique and can’t wait for even more patients to become familiar with the Z-plasty neck lift and the outstanding benefits that it can deliver. Being able to provide my patients with multiple procedure options to better fit their specific needs is a big reason why I’ve been named a Top Doctor in Atlanta for over 20 years. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. And don’t forget to connect with me on Facebook for additional tips, videos, news, and more.

Getting to Know The Z-Plasty Neck Lift & Its Benefits

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smiling-male-profile-photoAs you may be aware through personal experience, the neck is one of the areas of the body most susceptible to premature aging and other aesthetic imperfections that arise over time. This is a big reason why the neck is such a common concern for the patients that I speak to in my office. However, different procedures are capable of helping to address different aesthetic issues and it’s important for patients to understand all of their options. Today, I wanted to go into detail about one specific neck rejuvenation procedure that I perform, the Z-plasty, and the unique benefits that it can provide my patients.

I perform Z-plasty surgery for mostly men due to the way their neck area ages. I choose this as an alternative to traditional neck lift surgery. As men age, it’s natural to experience loose skin, excess fat, and weakened muscles in the neck area that can create the appearance of a double chin or “turkey neck.” Additionally, for men, it can be more challenging to hide scarring around the ear area. When performing a Z-plasty, I focus more on the jowls and how I can effectively hide any post-surgical scarring to ensure an outstanding, but subtle and discreet final result.

My Z-plasty neck lift begins by making a small incision underneath the chin, easily hidden from view. I am then able to elevate and remove excess submental fat that may cause the appearance of a double chin. Once this has been done, I will tighten the platysma muscles and remove any excess skin to create a smoother and younger-looking neck contour.

The procedure can be (and usually is) done under local anesthesia – in the office, in about one hour. Post-surgery recovery following a Z-plasty is typically very straightforward and significant results can often be seen within two months of the procedure being done.

While I primarily perform Z-plasty procedures on male plastic surgery patients, it can be performed on women in certain instances. In order to be considered a good candidate for Z-plasty surgery, patients should:

  • Be healthy enough for surgery and post-surgery recovery
  • Maintain realistic expectations for their procedure
  • Not smoke or quit smoking in the weeks preceding and following surgery

I’m always very excited to introduce a newer surgical technique to my patients and am greatly looking forward to more and more people getting to experience the Z-plasty neck lift for themselves. I’m proud to offer a level of patient trust and satisfaction that has helped me be named a Top Doctor in Atlanta for over 20 years. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. And don’t forget to connect with me on Facebook for additional tips, videos, news, and more.

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