Neck Lift in Santa Barbara, CA
Sara Yegiyants, MD, FACS, offers neck lifts to those in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Santa Maria and other nearby communities.
What Is A Neck Lift?
A neck lift improves visible signs of aging in the jawline and neck, such as:
- Excess fat and skin relaxation in the lower face that creates jowls
- Excess fatty deposits under the chin
- Loose neck skin
- Muscle banding in the neck, which creates abnormal contours
The loss of youthful contours in the face and neck can be due to a variety of factors, including heredity, gravity, environmental conditions, and stress.
Some people feel they are not ready for a full facelift because the upper face is still pleasing. However, many patients will note excess wrinkling of the neck skin, a “turkey wattle” or double chin, and jowl lines.
How Is A Neck Lift Done?
The procedure can be done with sedation or general anesthesia depending on the degree of change desired.
It can be performed with a traditional neck lift incision or a limited incision neck lift.
A traditional neck lift incision often begins in the hairline at the level of the sideburn, continues down and around the ear and ends in the posterior hair. Fat may be sculpted or redistributed from the jowls and neck. The tissue underlying the neck skin is repositioned, and commonly the platysma muscle is tightened. Skin is re-draped over the uplifted contours and excess skin is trimmed away. A separate incision under the chin is often necessary for liposuction of this area and for repair of the muscle. Sutures or skin adhesives close the incisions.
A limited incision neck lift may involve incisions only around the ear. While the incisions are shorter, the results may be more limited. Incision lines are closed with sutures or skin adhesives. Once healed, the incision lines from a neck lift are usually well concealed within the hairline and in the natural contours of the ear.
Schedule a Consultation
Ready to take the next steps towards booking a procedure? Schedule your consultation today to begin your aesthetic journey with Sara Yegiyants, MD, FACS.
What is the Cost of a Neck Lift in Santa Barbara?
Your cosmetic goals and needs are unique to you. As such, our team of professionals find it most helpful to consult with you before discussing the price of a procedure to ensure your procedure of choice meets all of your needs. During your consultation with Dr. Yegiyants, you will also discuss financing options through Alphaeon® and CareCredit®.
Sara Yegiyants, MD, FACS, helps residents of Santa Barbara, Ventura, Santa Maria, and nearby neighborhoods in California, look and feel younger by offering a range of cosmetic surgery options, including neck lifts. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.