Good-Bye Turkey Neck: Look Younger with a Minimally Invasive Suture Neck Lift

You’ve taken all the proper precautions to protect the skin on your face from aging, applying moisturizer religiously and staying out of the sun as much as possible. But maybe crow’s-feet and eyebrow lines have been avoided only for you to develop the dreaded “turkey neck.”

The term “turkey neck” describes saggy and wrinkly skin on your neck that’s directly related to the loss of elasticity that comes with aging. 

While there are some neck exercises you can do and skin care products you can use to tighten your neck muscles, these methods typically aren’t very effective. So, if you’re looking for a foolproof way to rejuvenate your neck to match the youthful appearance of your face, neck lift surgery is the way to go.

At North Texas Cosmetic Surgery in Frisco, Texas, board-certified cosmetic surgeon Alan Greenberg, MD, leads our team in offering a state-of-the-art neck surgery method that significantly reduces downtime and looks more natural when compared to a traditional neck lift. 

Let’s take a closer look at what you can expect when you get neck lift surgery with us in this month’s blog. 

When to consider a neck lift 

A neck lift, medically known as a lower rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgery that can address a number of issues related to signs of visible aging. This can include excess fat and skin around the lower face and jowls, excess fat deposits around the chin, loose neck skin, and an abnormal neck contour. 

Neck lift surgery is a perfect solution for those who are only concerned about their neck and want to avoid a full-blown facelift. 

Our minimally invasive approach vs. traditional neck lifts

During a typical neck lift procedure, you’re first put under general anesthesia or full sedation. Next, several large incisions are made by your ears and around your jaw in order to redistribute fat, trim away excess skin, and tighten the neck muscles. Recovery from a traditional neck lift can take several weeks or even a couple of months. 

At North Texas Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Greenberg uses a method that requires less sedation and fewer incisions, meaning the surgery has fewer risks and a faster recovery period. 

Rather than using full sedation at our practice, we utilize sedation that allows you to stay awake during the procedure while still remaining comfortable and pain-free. This sedation option poses fewer risks associated with anesthesia and also requires less recovery.

Dr. Greenberg starts off his minimally invasive neck lift by making three tiny incisions, no bigger than the size of a pencil eraser. He then uses a variety of less invasive rejuvenation techniques like laser skin tightening and liposuction to eliminate loose skin and stubborn fat deposits. 

Say “so long” to your turkey neck with a neck lift

If you’re ready to rejuvenate your neck for a more youthful appearance, schedule a consultation for neck lift surgery by calling our office or using our online booking feature today.