New Year, Same You… Just A Little Lifted
As we age, the lower face and neck are often the first places we notice changes in the mirror. A sharp jawline softens, jowls appear along the cheeks and the skin under the chin loosens. Yes, these changes are normal, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with them if they don’t reflect how youthful and energized you feel inside. A lower facelift or neck lift can restore a more defined shape to the jawline and neck, helping you look like the best version of you for the new year.
What is a Lower Facelift?
A lower facelift adjusts the bottom third of the face targeting the jawline, lower cheeks and marionette lines around the mouth. By repositioning underlying tissues, the procedure lifts sagging skin, improves jowls and restores natural facial contours.
Lower facelifts are loved for their natural results that don’t look pulled. They also fix multiple complaints at once … be it an undefined jawline or deep folds around the mouth. Lower facelifts aren’t about changing your features, just restoring what’s shifted over time.
What is a Neck Lift?
The neck can tell a different story than the face at certain angles and a neck lift corrects these problems. It can tighten the muscles, improve definition of the chin and remove excess skin.
Neck lifts are beneficial for those who have “turkey neck” or vertical bands of skin in the area. A softened or sagging chin and lack of visible separation between the neck and jawline can also be fixed. A neck lift can be done alone or in combination with a facelift for maximum harmony.
Who Is a Good Candidate for a Face or Neck Lift?
You may be ready for a lower facelift or neck lift if you notice:
- Sagging along the jawline or neck
- Fillers or other non-surgical treatments no longer keep up with the results you want
- You want long lasting results
Age is less important than the condition of your skin and tissues; many patients begin considering these procedures in their 40s, 50s and 60s.
What Is Recovery Like?
Most people return to social activities within 1–2 weeks and full activity shortly after. Swelling and bruising are expected but only temporary. The tradeoff is lasting results that continue to improve over several months.
Questions? Our team at Biltmore ENT is ready to help. Contact our office today at (602) 956-1250 or click here to request an appointment.