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When you are considering a facelift, it is important to think about all of the signs of aging that you want to address. A facelift alone can do a lot to make you look younger, but if you have significant sagging or wrinkles in your neck, those will still be visible after your surgery. That's why many people choose to add a neck lift to their facelift procedure. Neck lifts are a great way to comprehensively address the signs of aging in the face and neck. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of adding a neck lift to your facelift!
Unfortunately, we can't cherry-pick the areas we want to age. As time passes, everything ages, and the appearance of the neck can be a great indicator of age. The skin in the neck tends to be thinner than elsewhere on the body. Neck skin has a different composition due to less fat and muscle, thus making it more prone to wrinkles and sagging. This can make the face look older than its actual age, making it important to consider if you are considering a facelift.
In my experience, most patients don't want a younger-looking face with an aged-looking neck. Since an isolated facelift only addresses the lower one-third of the face down to the jawline, I always discuss the results of what a neck lift can achieve. Not only does combining a facelift and neck lift give the patient a more complete result but also a more natural-looking one compared to having a facelift as a standalone surgery.
Another great benefit of adding a neck lift to your facelift is that it's one surgery, one scar, one cost, one pre-op and post-op experience, and one recovery! This is beneficial to the patient and the surgeon, as we can assess your face and neck anatomy all at once and re-drape the skin with all layers and goals addressed.
It's no secret the face and neck are conjoined by the jawline and an elegant jawline and neck project youth. Whether your age is showing more than you'd like or maybe you have experienced weight loss and are dealing with skin laxity, a neck lift can give you a thinner more elegant neckline.
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Dr. Ryan Couvillion is an experienced Houston, TX plastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic procedures for the breasts, body, face, and skin. A native Houstonian, Dr. Couvillion has been recognized for his passion and dedication to achieving the best possible results for his patients. His drive to pursue training in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery began at a young age, and he is honored to have been mentored by some of the nation’s most recognized surgeons.
For every aesthetic need, Dr. Couvillion incorporates a patient-centered approach with everyone he encounters and makes each client a part of the decision-making process. According to Dr. Couvillion, "The most gratifying part of my day is when I get to talk to a happy patient. It is such a privilege to care for my patients and give them the results they want."
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