From constant emotional expressions to too much time in the sun, the aging process reveals itself vividly on the neck and face. This problem creates loose skin from a loss of elasticity earlier than on most bodily areas, causing patient concern about the neck and face earlier and more frequently than with others.
For patients in South Florida considering a neck lift or facelift to restore facial appearances, Dr. Jason Cooper examines three of the most common signs that indicate it’s time to get the work done.
Sagging Skin on the Lower Face
When facial fat and tissue descend, the result is often the emergence of a poorly defined chin and jawline. While we enjoyed our youth, our facial features had definition and pronounced contours. However, the aging process and gravity can have a negative effect.
A neck lift repositions tissue and skin to revitalize jawline definition and eradicate jowls. It also resolves a turkey waddle and neck bands.
Hollow Cheeks
So, where does all the falling tissue come from to wreak havoc on lower face contours? You guessed it, from the cheeks up above. Hollow cheeks are another gift from the aging process, making us look gaunt and worn.
A facelift repositions facial tissue and removes excess skin. Results include restored youthful fullness and taut and smooth facial skin.
Injectables and Fillers Are Not as Effective
When BOTOX treatments or dermal filler injections fail to deliver like they once did, it’s time to consider an alternative. At some point, surgery will be your only option to correct skin laxity on the neck and face.
Many patients combine the two procedures to enhance facial beauty. Other surgical interventions to consider are eyelid lift, fat transfer, and rhinoplasty.
What a Facelift Does
A facelift corrects loose skin in the lower facial area, below the eyes, and from the jawline to the cheeks. Advanced techniques employed by Dr. Cooper will raise and tighten connective tissues and underlying muscles while repositioning facial fat and removing excess skin. The benefits give you natural and long-lasting improvement. A facelift treats:
- Fine lines and wrinkles on the lower part of the face
- Nasolabial folds (smile lines) forming from the edges of the mouth to the bottom of the nose
- Jowls for a defined jawline
- Facial volume loss under the eyes and on the cheeks
What a Neck Lift Does
A neck lift corrects excess fat beneath the jawline to create a long, slender neckline. It treats:
- A double chin — excess submental fat beneath the jawline
- A turkey wattle —loose skin on the neck
- A flabby neck appearance — weak platysma muscles
How To Get Started With Your Facial Rejuvenation
When facial flaws like fine lines, wrinkles, and hollows begin invading areas once considered impervious, perhaps it’s time to have a conversation about facial plastic surgery. Board-certified and Harvard-trained Dr. Jason Cooper specializes in helping men and women look their best, offering surgical and non-surgical corrections in Jupiter and Palm Beach, FL.
If you would like more information about facelift and neck lift surgery, Dr. Jason Cooper would like to discuss the possibility with you. Request a consultation online, or call our office at (561) 406-6574 to schedule an appointment today.