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Sagging Neck? – MyEllevate is the latest in Non Invasive Facial Rejuvenation
By Dr Jeremy Hunt FRACS - Specialist Plastic Surgeon

Sagging Neck? – MyEllevate is the latest in Non Invasive Facial Rejuvenation

Light-Guided Neck Sutures For Sagging Neck Lift – Introducing MyEllevate

Ageing comes with body and facial changes such as wrinkling and loose sagging skin gathering between the neck and jawline area. Cosmetic procedures like facelift and neck lift surgery have allowed us to reduce the signs of ageing on our faces and to achieve a streamlined and contoured face shape. However, most facial procedures are invasive and require surgical incisions on the skin around the area to be treated. Because of how complex these procedures are, some people might choose not to undergo the process, even though they desire the results. Thankfully, there is a new procedure called MyEllevate that is a good alternative for those who do not want invasive surgery such as a neck lift, but they want a rejuvenating procedure.

Dr Jeremy Hunt FRACS(Plas)  is a Sydney Specialist Plastic Surgeon who has performed hundreds of face procedures. He is also a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) and a Surgeon Trainer for My Ellevate Australia – Cynosure.

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What is MyEllevate

MyEllevate is a simple, non-invasive procedure that can be performed by surgeons to shape and contour the jawline and neckline. It is the only treatment so far that uses an innovative ICLED suture surgical system.

Though they may target the same areas, MyEllevate is not to be confused with a neck lift. A neck lift is a more invasive surgical procedure that requires the surgeon to make incisions, while MyEllevate only requires tiny, continuous needle punctures around the jawline.

With the help of an ICLED guided system, Dr Hunt uses a suture to lift the skin around the area below the jawline and neck to a higher position. This process of elevating the underlying tissues in the neck using sutures is also called “lacing up a shoe” as it works in a similar way.

Benefits of MyEllevate

Besides the fact that this is a non-invasive procedure delivering natural-looking looking effects that last 5+ years, there are many other additional benefits of MyEllevate. My Ellevate can help you achieve a refreshed look by correcting loose skin around the neck or giving a more chiselled jawline depending on what your goal is. You will have to book a session with Dr Hunt to discuss your goals and medical history.

MyEllevate is a non-surgical procedure. That means the recovery time is shorter compared to other treatments meaning that patients don’t have to wait as long before getting back into their normal routines. After the treatment, you won’t fall behind or miss deadlines on things you had to do on account of the treatment.

 

Who can get MyEllevate?

If you have recently embarked on a weight loss journey and you have excess skin under your jawline, then this is the perfect treatment for you. Other candidates for MyEllevate are men and women with overall good health who have:

  • Early signs of ageing like jowls
  • A desire for a chiselled jawline
  • Neck skin elasticity

This treatment is suitable for non-smokers, so smokers are advised to stop smoking four weeks prior to the treatment.

Recovery Time after MyEllevate

One of the reasons why MyEllevate is in demand is because the procedure is quick and so is the recovery time. The treatment takes 60 minutes, while recovery happens after 3 to 5 days of rest. During the recovery time, you may need to wear a chin strap or bandage.

Side effects include minor swelling, dimpling, discomfort, and tightness in the first few days. All effects are expected to subside within 3 days, while the results will be visible for 5 to 7 years.

Results after MyEllevate

You will see a noticeable change immediately after the procedure is done, but the actual results will be seen once the swelling passes. The natural-looking results will last for five years on average, and there is also no scarring following the procedure.

What is the difference between MyEllevate and a neck lift?

A neck lift is a surgical procedure that usually requires a patient to go under sedation or general anaesthesia, while the surgeon makes surgical incisions to elevate the tissues. The incisions are made below the chin and behind both ears, and the surgeon uses these openings to tighten the muscles and tissue around the neck. Following this, excess skin is removed around the neck to give a more toned appearance. Patients who undergo a neck lift are usually cleared to get back to their daily activities 2 weeks after the operation.

MyEllevate is different because it is a procedure that does not require incisions or the removal of excess skin. Patients only need local anaesthesia and the healing process takes a few days after the treatment. Unlike a neck lift, MyEllevate can be performed in the surgeon’s office, within an hour.

FAQs about MyEllevate

Can the procedure be combined with other treatments?

  • Yes, you can opt to have MyEllevate as a stand-alone procedure or in conjunction with other treatments like chemical lipolysis or submental liposuction. Dr Hunt might recommend additional procedures depending on your aesthetic goals.

How painful is MyEllevate?

  • The procedure should not be painful as there are no incisions needed. Dr Hunt will also administer local anaesthesia to ease discomfort. A bit of soreness and swelling can be expected after the procedure, but this subsides quickly.

Can you get a deep plane facelift if you’ve already had a MyEllevate neck lift?

  • Yes. Getting a MyEllevate neck lift doesn’t prevent you from getting any other cosmetic procedure in the future. Just make sure you inform your plastic surgeon about it. It will help them adjust their surgical techniques and your anaesthetic accordingly.

What age is too old for MyEllevate?

  • There isn’t an age limit for getting a MyEllevate neck lift. Nevertheless, this procedure offers only minimal improvements for people with more advanced signs of neck aging. In this case, they might benefit more from a more extensive cosmetic procedure, such as a full neck lift or a facelift.

How can I make my MyEllevate results last longer?

  • As mentioned, the MyEllevate procedure can make your neck look smoother, but it doesn’t stop your natural ageing process. However, there are things you can do to protect your skin and prevent your neck from ageing too quickly, such as wearing sunscreen, staying hydrated, sticking to a healthy diet, and maintaining a healthy and stable weight.

Who invented MyEllevate?

  • Dr Gregory Mueller, FACS, is a board-certified plastic surgeon and the inventor of the MyEllevate® procedure and the ICLED® light guided suture system. He’s an expert on face and neck rejuvenation procedures and a pioneer in minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Further Reading about Non-Surgical Procedures

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About Dr Jeremy Hunt – Specialist Plastic Surgeon

Dr Jeremy Hunt

Dr Jeremy Hunt is a specialist plastic surgeon and a member of FRACS & ASPS. He has over 20 years of experience providing plastic surgery in Sydney.

Careful, considerate and honest, Dr Jeremy Hunt works with you to find a solution that is optimal for your body and your lifestyle.

Dr Hunt’s personal, one-on-one service and attention to detail has given thousands of women and men from the Sydney & Wollongong NSW area and across Australia the aesthetic results they desired.

Dr Hunt’s qualifications and education

Dr Jeremy A Hunt MBBS FRACS graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine degree from Sydney University in 1990 and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and member of ASPS – the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons. He completed a Fellowship at the prestigious University of Texas in the United States, where he learnt from some of the world’s very best plastic surgeons.

Next Step – Make an Enquiry or Request a consultation with Dr Hunt

Want more information before scheduling your consultation?

If breast reduction is something you’re considering, Dr Hunt can thoroughly explain all the options to you in a one-on-one consultation.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health professional.

Difference between Neck lift or Lower Facelift Surgery
By Dr Jeremy Hunt FRACS - Specialist Plastic Surgeon

Difference between Neck lift or Lower Facelift Surgery

Sagging Face? – Do I need a Neck Lift or Lower Facelift Surgery?

Over time, the contours of the neck and jaw become less and less defined due to multiple factors such as the natural ageing process, gravity and even the genetic inheritance. And there is no cream, exercise or sculpting tools that can bring back firmness to the neck and lower half of the face. The only effective way erase some of the signs of ageing is to opt for facial cosmetic surgery. Neck lift and lower facelift are two popular procedures that can help you get rid of jowls and create more definition in the lower half of your face. In this blog post, we will discuss the two procedures to help you determine which one is right for you.

Plastic Surgeon Dr Jeremy Hunt offers patients in Sydney and Wollongong the full spectrum of facial rejuvenation surgery. He will thoroughly explain the difference between neck lift and a lower facelift, and help you choose the best procedure to meet your cosmetic aspirations.

What is a Lower Facelift?

What is neck lift or lower facelift - Dr Jeremy Hunt Leading Plastic Surgeon Sydney NSW

A lower facelift is a surgical procedure aimed at correcting the jowls and the neck by repositioning skin and muscles. During the surgery, the upper part of your platysma muscles that extend from the upper chest over the collarbone and sides of the neck are adjusted. They are connected to a layer of firm tissue known as the fascia. Repositioning the skin, tissues, and fat pads into their original position instantly lifts the lower part of the face and neck along with reducing the appearance of nasolabial folds.

The procedure specifically targets laugh lines, sagging cheeks and lose jowls. Your surgeon will make an incision in the front of the ears, extending to the hairline. The surgeon will then pull the skin, fat tissue and platysma muscles into a lifted position to make your jawline a tight and lifted look.

What is a Neck Lift?

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A neck lift is a surgical procedure that is focused on improving the sagging appearance of your neck. The incisions are typically made behind the ear, extending into the hairline. The surgeon will remove excess skin, and reposition the SMAS layer to give a different look to your neck. A neck lift or platysmoplasty, is needed if there needs to be significant improvement in the front of the neck.

If the patient had prominent bands on the neck, they will be addressed with a small incision under the chin during a neck lift procedure. With age, the platysma muscles become separated and are responsible for creating two vertical bands that run from chin to chest. The neck lift allows the surgeon to sew these bands together and give you a smooth looking neck.

If you wish to address your double chin along with a sagging neck, a combination of neck lift and liposuction is done to remove excess fat and give you a structured jaw. If the patient struggles with skin laxity, the surgeon will also perform skin trimming during the procedure. For patients who struggle with excess skin laxity and wide separation of platysmal bands, your surgeon might suggest you to undergo a lower facelift and a neck lift at the same time. This is due to the fact that it is nearly impossible to address the neckbands without addressing the jowls due to the continuity of face and neck muscle layers.

Main Differences between a Lower Facelift and a Neck Lift

While you will see these terms used interchangeably on the internet, there are clear differences between the two procedures. A neck lift will not address any problems associated with your jawline, jowls and only targets the neck. Another major difference is in terms of the incision. During the lower facelift, the surgeon will make an incision both in front of the ear and behind the ear. The incision will be extended higher to lift up the cheek area.

In the case of neck lift, the incision will be made around the ear and below the chin. In some cases when patients have minimal skin laxity, the neck lift can only be performed with the incision under the chin.

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Who are Ideal Candidates for a Neck Lift and Lower Facelift

Ideal Candidates for the Neck Lift Surgery:

  • You experience extreme sagging on the neck
  • You have platysmal bands on the neck
  • You have major skin laxity in the neck area
  • You have realistic expectations from the treatment
  • You do not smoke or can quit it for a specified duration
  • You don’t have any health conditions that can hinder the healing process

Ideal candidates for a Lower Facelift Surgery:

  • Someone who experiences sagging jowls but very minimal sagging on the neck
  • Patients who want to get rid of the laugh lines
  • Individuals who want to achieve a sharper jawline
  • Candidates who are in generally good health with no chronic illnesses
  • People do not smoke or can quit it for a specified duration
  • Someone who has realistic expectations from the treatment

It is important to note that sometimes the surgeon will recommend a combination of these two procedures to help you achieve the desired results.

When is Lower Facelift Surgery combined with Neck Lift Surgery?

Believe it or not, most neck lift surgeries are coupled with a lower facelift to achieve aesthetic and functional results on the neck and lower half of the face. This is done because neck lift focuses on the neck region only. On the other hand, a lower facelift primarily focuses on the lower half of the face.

By getting rid of loose, sagging skin, repositioning underlying muscles, tissues, and underlying structures, the combination of both these procedures will give you a lifting effect while visibly minimising the signs of ageing. As a result, you will get a sharper looking chin and jawline, get rid of nasolabial folds, lifted cheeks, get rid of neck wrinkles/bands.

Potential Risks of Neck Lift and Lower Facelift

Like any other cosmetic surgery, lower facelift and neck lift carries some potential risks and complications. One of the main risks associated with both these surgeries is hematoma- a collection of blood under the skin. It is important to avoid all blood-thinning medications and herbal supplements that can lead to increased bleeding.

It is also advised to refrain from exercising and heavy lifting for at least four weeks post-surgery to reduce the risk of complications. Patients need to stop smoking for at least a few weeks before & after the surgery as it can lead to skin necrosis, prevent effective wound healing and even infection. Another less common but possible risk is injury to facial nerves.

Other risks, though all uncommon include facial asymmetry, bleeding, prolonged swelling, numbness, persistent pain, skin loss, skin irregularities and discolouration, hair loss along with the incision sites and unfavourable scarring. Make sure to choose the right surgeon and then stick to all the pre and post-surgical instructions to reduce complications.

FAQS about Neck Lift and Lower Facelift Procedures

Here is a list of frequently asked questions we get regarding neck lift and lower facelift:

What is the difference between a mini facelift vs neck lift?

  • A mini facelift is relatively less invasive than a full facelift surgery. The surgeon will create incisions in front of the ears which extend from the hairline to the bottom of the earlobe and pull the skin and tissues towards the ears, giving your skin a tighter appearance. A neck lift is focused on enhancing the appearance of your neck, rather than the face. The surgeon will remove the excess skin along with tightening the neck muscles, tissues and skin.

What is a mini neck lift?

  • A mini neck lift is a surgical procedure that tightens and removes sagging skin in the neck and underneath the chin. A less invasive version of a neck lift.

How much does neck lift and lower facelift cost in Australia?

  • The cost of a lower facelift and neck lift in Australia varies significantly from surgeon to surgeon based on their experience, expertise, aesthetic goals, facility and plenty of other factors. Phone the team for an estimate.

Is a neck lift the same as a lower facelift?

  • Although you will see these two terms used interchangeably on the internet, these two are quite different procedures. The goal of the lower facelift is to lift up the lower half of the face and sharpen the look of your jawline. On the other hand, a neck lift will get rid of excess skin on your neck while tightening up your skin, tissues and muscles around the neck area.

Does a lower facelift include the neck?

  • No, a lower facelift does not include a neck lift. However, in some cases, the surgeon might recommend you to get both these procedures done at the same time.

Can I see neck lift and lower facelift before and after photographs during the consultation?

  • Of course, once you come in for a consultation, you will be shown plenty of before and after patient photographs, so you can get a better idea of what your results will look like.

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How long do the results of a lower face and neck lift last?

  • Expect the results of lower facelift and neck lift to last for around 10 years or more. You may need another facial surgery in future.

At what age should you get a neck lift?

  • There is no magic number when it comes to getting neck lift surgery. However, most people who get the surgery are between 35 to 65 years old.

What is the right age to have a facelift?

  • There is no right or wrong age to get a facelift done. Most people who get the facelift are in their 40s, 50s, and 60s.

Does a neck lift get rid of jowls?

  • While neck lift can improve the look of sagging jowls, patients with moderate to severe jowls could benefit more from a combination of different facial procedures rather than only a neck lift.

What is the right neck tightening procedure?

  • A neck lift might be the optimal neck tightening procedure that completely transforms the look of your neck.

Further Reading about Neck Lift and Lower Facelift Surgery

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About Dr Jeremy Hunt – Specialist Plastic Surgeon

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Dr Jeremy Hunt is a specialist plastic surgeon performing breast, body, face and nose surgery in Australia. He is a member of FRACS & ASPS and has over 20 years of experience providing plastic surgery in Sydney.

Careful, considerate and honest, Dr Jeremy Hunt works with you to find a solution that is optimal for your body and your lifestyle. Every patient is unique and, through his guidance, can achieve good results.

Dr Hunt’s personal, one-on-one service and attention to detail has given thousands of women and men from the Sydney & Wollongong NSW area and across Australia the aesthetic results they desire.

Dr Hunt’s qualifications and education

Dr Jeremy A Hunt MBBS FRACS graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine degree from Sydney University in 1990 and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and member of ASPS – the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons. He completed a Fellowship at the prestigious University of Texas in the United States, where he learnt from some of the world’s very best plastic surgeons.

Next Step – Make an Enquiry or Request a consultation with Dr Hunt

Want more information before scheduling your consultation?

If breast reduction is something you’re considering, Dr Hunt can thoroughly explain all the options to you in a one-on-one consultation.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health professional.

How to Get Rid of Turkey Neck
By Dr Jeremy Hunt FRACS - Specialist Plastic Surgeon

How to Get Rid of Turkey Neck

Surgical and Non-Surgical Solutions for a Turkey Neck

As you grow older, your neck also starts to age. The neck muscles become weaker and your skin loses some of its elasticity. As a result, you may end up with wrinkled and sagging skin on your neck; this is known as turkey neck. Although neck ageing is a natural process, a lot of people feel that it gives them an unsatisfactory aesthetic appearance. Turkey neck and wrinkled folds can make your neck look weaker and older than you want. While exercising the neck muscles can slightly improve the signs of ageing, it’s not enough to effectively reverse the signs of neck ageing.

Facelift, neck lift, thread lift, injectables, and facial tightening devices are all cosmetic procedures that can help get rid of turkey neck, flatten necklines, and lift your face. Turkey neck surgery requires a skilled plastic surgeon with a lot of training in aesthetic surgery.

 

Plastic Surgeon Dr Hunt has extensive experience in facial and neck rejuvenation surgery. He offers patients in Sydney and Wollongong several surgical and non-surgical options.

Plastic Surgeon Dr Maryam Seyedabadi consults at the Woollahra clinic in East Sydney and is available now for consultations on a range of plastic surgery & cosmetic surgery.

What is a Turkey Neck?

Turkey neck is the result of a natural ageing process. With time, the skin on your neck starts losing the proteins responsible for making your skin strong, flexible, and tight; collagen and elastin. The skin then begins to lose its ability to tighten and stay firm. Because of this, the skin on your neck stretches, becomes droopy and your neckline starts to fade. This results in loose neck bands, or wattles, that resemble the neck of a turkey.

These are usually accompanied by other age-related changes, such as:

  • Droopy skin on the front of the neck (part of a turkey neck)
  • Neckbands (or platysmal bands) and wrinkles on the neck
  • Excess skin around the lower jaw (jowling) fading the jawline
  • Sagging appearance of the skin
  • A less defined angle between the face and neck
  • A blurred face outline that lessens facial harmony
  • Droopy deflated cheeks

Patients typically start noticing the loose neck skin and muscles in their late 30s or early 40s. But turkey neck skin can happen at a younger or older age depending on your genetics, sun exposure, and smoking habits.

Several options can help you fix your turkey neck and gain the neck contour. Choosing the right cosmetic surgeon is a priority if you want to avoid unsatisfactory results. Dr Hunt and Dr Maryam provide their patients with the optimal approach depending on their age and the degree of skin laxity.

What Are the Ways to Fix Turkey Neck?

Different cosmetic options can reverse your neck ageing signs and create a better outline for your face. Full face lift, mini face lift, neck lift, mini neck lift, thread lift, injectables, and facial tightening devices are all available choices that can address your turkey neck concerns.

1. Full Facelift Surgery – Deep Plane Facelift or Traditional Facelift

The full facelift offers great results for people with moderate to severe signs of facial and neck ageing. A full facelift, also known as the traditional facelift can be performed as a SMAS lift or a deep plane facelift and can tighten and lift the entire face and neck. It can get rid of your sagging jowls, face and neck wrinkles, and fix your sunken cheeks. Be it a SMAS facelift or deep plane lift it emphasises your face and chin contour.

When done by a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon, a full face lift offers the following advantages:

  • The sculpting and tightening of the whole face and neck
  • Scar made less visible by the hairline
  • A dramatic change in your facial appearance
  • Long-lasting results
  • Can take up to 10 years off

However, a full facelift can have some disadvantages including:

A facelift usually includes a neck lift to also reduce the loose skin on the neck and along the jawline, making it an excellent option to reduce turkey neck. Dr Maryam and Dr Hunt have extensive experience in performing face and neck lifts.

2. Mini Facelift Surgery

A mini face lift (also called S-lift, mini-lift, or short scar facelift) is a facial rejuvenation surgery that deals with less severe signs of facial ageing with more effect on jowls and less on the turkey neck.

The mini-lift is the preferred procedure for people with wrinkles and loose skin concentrated in the lower part of the face. It tightens and lifts the upper neck, fixes droopy jowls, and smoothens face wrinkles. The mini-facelift addresses those concerns to give you perkier cheeks, a firmer face, and a strong-looking jawline.

If you have mild to moderate signs of facial ageing with a minor turkey neck, a mini facelift might be the right option for you.

Benefits of the S-lift include:

  • Being less invasive
  • Leaves a smaller scar
  • Has a quicker healing time after surgery

In contrast, you should consider the following:

  • The cosmetic results are not as spectacular
  • It does not address the ageing signs in the upper face
  • It does not address wrinkles in the lower neck
  • Not suitable for severe turkey neck or signs of ageing

A mini face lift can also be combined with a neck lift to get rid of jowls, sculpt the jawline, and tighten the neck at the same time.

3. Neck Lift Surgery

Neck lift, platysmaplasty, or lower rhytidectomy are all names of a procedure done to tone the neck, define its outline, and smoothen any wrinkles. A neck lift is the optimal way to get rid of turkey neck and double chin, especially if they’re the only cosmetic concerns you have (or want to treat).

During a platysmaplasty, all the muscles and soft tissue are pulled up to a higher position and tightened to redefine the angle between the face, neck, and jaw. The excess skin is then removed and the incision is closed.

A neck lift may be the right choice for you if you’re satisfied with the way your face looks but you feel that your neck doesn’t match its appearance. A full neck lift can dramatically reduce ageing marks by removing the extra droopy skin, defining the jawline, and enhancing the neck contour.

The advantages of neck lift surgery are:

  • Tightens loose neck skin
  • Flattens neck bands
  • Gets rid of turkey wattles
  • Gets rid of double and triple chin

The disadvantages:

  • Does not address facial concerns
  • Relatively longer recovery time

4. Mini-Neck Lift

A mini neck lift is another minimally invasive facial rejuvenation procedure. Also known as submental platysmaplasty or single incision neck lift, a mini-neck lift tightens wrinkled skin right under the chin.

The single incision neck lift surgery is ideal for people who are mainly unsatisfied with the way their necks look. It is performed to remove a small double chin.

Its advantages:

  • Gets rid of double chin
  • Small scar
  • Shorter recovery time than full neck lift

Its disadvantages:

  • Does not treat severe turkey neck
  • Does not remove excess neck skin
  • The results are not as impressive

If you have minimal signs of neck ageing, the mini-neck lift surgery can rewind the clock on your neck giving it a firmer and smoother appearance.

5. Thread Lifts (not so suitable for Turkey neck)

A thread lift is a non-surgical procedure that lifts and tightens the face using temporary sutures under the skin. It’s suitable for people with less prominent signs of ageing.

A thread lift procedure uses threads to pull up and straighten the stretched and sagging skin in your face. These threads, inserted under the skin, dissolve after a few months. During this time, the collagen production in your face is stimulated.

Advantages:

  • No downtime
  • Local anaesthesia can be used instead of general anaesthesia
  • No surgery and no scars
  • Costs less than a facelift

Disadvantages:

  • Does not fix severe signs of skin laxity
  • Does not drastically change your appearance
  • Less permanent results than a facelift

Thread lifts can rejuvenate the neck, smoothen mild wrinkles, and lift sagging jowls.

6. Facial Injectables (also not so helpful for Turkey neck)

Injectables, or dermal fillers, are volumising substances injected into the skin. These dermal fillers are used to plump up the cheeks, soften facial and neck wrinkles, and reconstruct the facial contour. They are ideally used to treat the early signs of ageing in the face and neck, and sometimes, minimal turkey neck.

Injectable dermal fillers include hyaluronic acid (HA), calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA), Poly-L-lactic Acid, Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), and autologous fat injections. These gel-like substances can:

  • Treat the fine lines around the neck and face
  • Restore volume to hollow cheeks
  • Improve facial symmetry

However, they:

  • Offer temporary results
  • Can’t remove excess skin
  • Can’t treat severe ageing signs
  • Not the optimal treatment of turkey neck

The administration of dermal fillers by a non-health professional or by self-injection can have dangerous complications. Find an experienced cosmetic surgeon to perform your injections and give you the desired results.

7. Facial and Neck Tightening Devices (probably not a good idea!)

Skin tightening devices are non-surgical alternatives for the face and neck lift. They tighten your neck skin through the thermal energy waves. These waves can heat up the fluids in the deeper layers of your skin. This stimulates the production of collagen which in turn tightens and rejuvenates the skin.

Skin tightening devices can involve:

  • Radiofrequency waves (RF therapy)
  • Ultrasound waves (Ultherapy)
  • Near-infrared (NIR)

Face and neck lifting devices are the closest thing we have to a natural neck lifting method. If you’re not ready yet for surgery, face tightening devices may help skin become firmer, reducing the appearance of a double chin and turkey neck. Many patients have been disappointed with the temporary and poor results of these treatments.

What Is the Optimal Way to Treat Turkey Neck?

One size does not fit all when it comes to the most effective treatment for turkey neck. Different people show different degrees of ageing. The choice between surgical and non-surgical anti-ageing procedures is a personal choice and it comes down to how you need your results to be.

The surgical options

If you have moderate to severe signs of ageing, your option would probably be one of the surgical treatments. A face lift and a neck lift can treat severe sagginess, turkey neck, double chin, faded jawline, deep wrinkles, and very droopy cheeks and jowls.

Face lift and neck lift offer:

  • Long-lasting results (up to 10 years or more)
  • Dramatic changes in appearance
  • Solving multiple cosmetic problems at once

You just have to keep in mind that they also:

  • Require more healing time
  • Leave scars (although invisible in most cases)
  • Some might involve general anaesthesia

The optimal surgery for turkey neck depends on how extensive the skin drooping is and which areas of the face and neck are involved.

The non-surgical options

If you have localised minimal signs of skin ageing, then other nonsurgical treatment of turkey neck might help you.

A thread lift, injectables, and face tightening devices can help in some form:

  • Fix the fine lines on the neck
  • Get rid of mild sagginess
  • Contour your jawline
  • Give you a fresher look

Alternately, the non-surgical ways:

  • Have limited results
  • Are not durable
  • Will not deliver significant changes

There isn’t one right way to fix turkey neck that can apply to all people. Dr Hunt and Dr Maryam assess the right treatment for your turkey neck depending on your anatomy, the extent of loose skin, age, health, and desired outcomes.

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FAQS on Turkey Neck

What age does turkey neck start?

  • Most people notice their necks begin to wrinkle in their early 40s. But you can get turkey neck earlier depending on your skin’s elasticity, sun exposure, and smoking habits.

Will losing weight help with turkey neck?

  • Excess fat around the neck is not the only player in the formation of turkey neck. Losing weight can help slightly decrease the severity of turkey neck and tighten the skin, but it won’t completely get rid of it.

Is turkey neck the same as double chin?

  • Turkey neck is pretty close to a double chin, but they’re not exactly the same. A double chin happens when extra fat deposits build up under your chin. On the other hand, turkey neck refers to the loose neck skin.

Are neck lifts permanent?

  • A neck lift surgery can’t stop the ageing process. But, if performed by a skilled plastic surgeon, a neck lift can offer long-lasting results. In most cases, the results of a neck lift last for a decade before needing revision.

Further Reading about Face and Turkey Neck Procedures:

Medical References about Turkey Neck, Turkey Jowl and Neck Rejuvenation

About Dr Jeremy Hunt – Specialist Plastic Surgeon

dr jeremy hunt

Dr Jeremy Hunt is a specialist plastic surgeon performing breast, body, face and nose surgery in Australia. He is a member of FRACS & ASPS and has over 20 years of experience providing plastic surgery in Sydney.

Careful, considerate and honest, Dr Jeremy Hunt works with you to find a solution that is optimal for your body and your lifestyle. Every patient is unique and, through his guidance, can achieve good results.

Dr Hunt’s personal, one-on-one service and attention to detail has given thousands of women and men from the Sydney & Wollongong NSW area and across Australia the aesthetic results they desire.

Dr Hunt’s qualifications and education

Dr Jeremy A Hunt MBBS FRACS graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine degree from Sydney University in 1990 and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and member of ASPS – the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons. He completed a Fellowship at the prestigious University of Texas in the United States, where he learnt from some of the world’s very best plastic surgeons.

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