At Raj Plastic Surgery in Westlake & Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Joyesh Raj frequently performs neck lift (platysmaplasty) to reverse common signs of aging. Below, he shares some of the most helpful aesthetic improvements that he can achieve with this surgery:

“Turkey” Neck

Your body’s production of collagen decreases as you age, which gradually allows your skin to become laxer and sag. On the neck, your skin can appear extra droopy as the muscles supporting your skin simultaneously lose some strength. The result is a “wattle,” or dangling neck skin that is sometimes reminiscent to a turkey wattle. Neck lift allows Dr. Raj to remove some of the loose skin to achieve tight, sleek contours.

Neck Bands

Platysmal muscles are the vertical neck muscles that become more prominent with age due to muscle weakening and thinning skin. Visible bands are usually undesirable since they make you appear older. The best way to minimize banding is to tighten the muscles and redrape the skin for smoother contours.

Jowls

Jowls are the loose skin and fat that congregate at the bottom of the face. In your younger years, you probably enjoyed a sharp jawline, but aging rounds out the face and minimizes a distinction between your chin and neck. With neck lift, Dr. Raj can restore definition to your chin, jawline, and neck.

Lines and Wrinkles

Static wrinkles aren’t just common on the lower face — they can also appear on your neck as your skin becomes laxer. By re-draping the skin around the neck, Dr. Raj can diminish these unwanted lines and indentations for a smooth, rejuvenated texture.  

Schedule a Consultation

You may not be able to stop the aging process, but you can turn back some of the signs of time with neck lift. Neck lift is a core component of most facelift procedures that Dr. Raj performs. To meet with this board-certified plastic surgeon and find a surgical (or non-surgical) solution that fulfills your cosmetic goals, please schedule a consultation. Call 440.808.8030 today or request an appointment online.

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As a result, your cheeks may appear to slide down your face and jowls (excess droopy skin) can form below your cheeks and along your jawline.

If you miss the full cheeks and crisp jawline you enjoyed in your youth, Dr. Joyesh Raj can help. The highly sought-after plastic surgeon offers a range of treatment solutions for jowls and drooping cheeks.

Some cases can be remedied with non-surgical treatment solutions; others require a surgical approach. Upon examination, Dr. Raj can recommend the option most likely to give you the vibrant, youthful appearance you once enjoyed.

Non-Surgical Solutions

Volume Restoration With Fillers

One solution to drooping cheeks is to restore lost volume by adding dermal fillers to the area. Not only does this restore a full, youthful quality, it also provides a slight lift to the skin, so the entire area looks smoother and firmer. Some fillers, like Sculptra, even boost the body’s natural production of collagen for even better results. Depending on the filler used, results can last up to two years.

Skin Tightening Treatment

Another option to refine laxity around the chin and jawline is skin tightening treatment. Laser skin resurfacing and other light treatments stimulate the production of fresh collagen, leading to tighter, more supple-looking skin.

Surgical Solutions

Facelift

If the degree of sagging and laxity is severe, surgical correction may be needed. Facelift repositions displaced fat in the cheeks and removes loose skin along the jawline and under the chin. The facial skin is re-draped over the tissues to better define the jawline and give it a sharper, more defined contour.

Neck Lift

If the upper area of the face has maintained its youthful appearance, but the lower face and neck have not, neck lift may be a suitable solution. The procedure removes excess skin and fat from the neck and jowls, sculpts or redistributes the remaining fat and lifts and tightens the skin on the neck and jawline. This gives the jawline more definition and the neck an elegant contour.

Contact Us Today

For more information about treating drooping cheeks and jowls, Dr. Raj invites you to schedule a consultation at our Westlake practice. Contact us today to request an appointment.

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