Am I a Candidate for a Neck Lift?​​​​​​​

Aging is a natural process that affects the whole body. Some parts of the body are more prone to showing signs of aging. The neck is one such part that will readily reveal your age. The neck usually begins to show signs of aging at around 40. The skin below the jaw and around the neck begins to loosen and sag. 

 

Sometimes, the platysma muscle forms cords or bands around the neck in what people refer to as a turkey neck. If your neck shows signs of aging, find out if you are a candidate for a neck lift. 

 

Enhance Your Appearance

Is your neck making you look less youthful, or do you have a turkey neck? If so, you may be a candidate for a neck lift. Due to aging or genetics, an individual's appearance can go through adverse effects owing to excessive fat deposits under the chin. 

 

A double chin or jowls can develop at any age. If you are concerned that your neck may be detracting from your overall appearance, getting a neck lift can be beneficial. 

 

Look More Youthful

Usually, doctors perform neck lifts on older people. This is because signs of aging appear on the neck before other parts of the face. If you want a more youthful appearance, you are a good candidate for a neck lift. 

 

The procedure occurs alongside other cosmetic procedures such as a facelift. The procedure can also be beneficial if you are young but have recently lost weight. Drastic weight loss can leave you with sagging skin on your neck. 

 

Healthy - Physically and Mentally

A good candidate for a neck lift, or any other type of surgery, is a healthy person. Being in good health will help you avoid complications during surgery. It will also help with post-surgery recovery. 

 

It helps ensure the results of the procedure are successful. If you are on any medication, consult your doctor before signing up for the procedure. You need to be mentally healthy to decide on a procedure that will alter your appearance.

 

Have Realistic Expectations

Before you get cosmetic surgery, the surgeon must be sure you have realistic expectations. You cannot go into surgery expecting it to transform you completely. The procedure can improve the appearance of your neck, but there are limits to what plastic surgery can do. 

 

Talk to the doctor about your expectations and keep an open mind. Ask questions and talk to the doctor about any reservations that you might have.  

 

You Are Not a Smoker

To be a good candidate for a neck lift, you need to be a non-smoker. If you smoke, make sure to quit before the surgery. Smoking is bad for your overall health and can affect the procedure's results. 

 

It can lead to complications during surgery, and it can also harm recovery. You need to quit the habit weeks before the surgery. If you are not a good candidate for a neck lift, the doctor can recommend other procedures. 


 

For more on whether you are a candidate for a neck lift, visit Jason K. Potter, MD, DDS, at our office in Dallas, Texas. You can call 214-892-2474 today to schedule an appointment.