Treatment Options for a More Elegant-Looking Neck

There is no need to wear turtlenecks or scarves year-round to hide a wrinkly, aging neck. Plastic surgeons like Dr. Reza Kordestani, who practices in McLean, Woodbridge, and Chevy Chase, offer several solutions to lift and tighten the neck. Read on as Dr. Kordestani explains what can be done to achieve a more youthful and refined neck contour.

Treat Stubborn Fat with Neck Liposuction

If you are troubled by excess fat under your chin or on your neck that gives you a “double chin” or a heavy, puffy-looking lower face, neck liposuction may benefit you. By precisely removing targeted pockets of excess fat, Dr. Kordestani can better define the area and create a slender, smoother-looking neck. Modern techniques and technology allow him to meticulously sculpt the area through miniscule incisions that result in inconspicuous scarring.

However, to achieve a great result with neck liposuction, you must have relatively good skin elasticity. Your neck skin must be able to contract over the treated area after liposuction. If your skin has lost elasticity and stretched out, it will look saggy or wrinkled after the fat has been removed, and you will not be able to enjoy the beautiful contour you desire.

Address Loose Skin and Muscle with Facial Rejuvenation

You will probably need some type of “lift” procedure if your neck skin, tissues and/or muscles are loose.

Although other plastic surgeons may opt to isolate and treat the neck through neck lift surgery, Dr. Kordestani prefers taking a more holistic approach to facial rejuvenation. He believes that treating only one part of the face can result in an artificial or “pulled” appearance; instead, he finds that addressing the face as a whole produces a better cosmetic result.

There are several different ways to address problems with the skin, tissues and muscles. The SMASectomy, Extended SMAS and High-SMAS procedures each include a neck-tightening component. Depending on your particular needs, Dr. Kordestani may need to remove excess skin, lift and tighten the muscles and tissues and re-drape the remaining skin over the neck.

Determine the Treatment Option that Best Suits Your Needs

With many different techniques to improve the contour of the neck, the most important factor is the experience and skill of the surgeon performing treatment. Do your homework and find a surgeon like Dr. Kordestani, who trained at the best program in the country and has proven results and a great safety record.

Upon meeting you and examining your face and neck, Dr. Kordestani can suggest a few different options and help you decide what best fits your needs.

To schedule a consultation with Dr. Kordestani, please call or email RK Plastic Surgery today.