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The aging process involves the loss in elasticity in the skin, decreased muscle tone, and the loss of fatty tissue immediately beneath the facial skin. Genetics and sun exposure definitely influence the progression of facial aging. Dr. Mayer performs Facelift surgery to improve the aged appearance of the lower two thirds of the face and neck. The amount of improvement with the surgery depends on the extent of sagging, the bone structure of the face, and wrinkling of the skin. The goal of the surgery is a more rested, vibrant, and natural look – not a pulled, mask-like appearance.

The most common patient concerns are the jowls that occur along the jaw line, lax skin in the neck, bands or “turkey gobbler” appearance of the neck under the chin, and an accumulation of fat immediately beneath the chin.

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The Necklift procedure involves tightening the muscle and removing any extra/excess skin along the jawline and under the chin, with or without liposuction (if there is excess fat involved as well). Excess skin is then removed to contour the neck into a youthful angle with the jaw.