What is a Mini Neck Lift?
The neck can be a tricky place that really shapes the whole appearance of your face. It’s like the stem on a wine glass, elongating the beauty that is you with a fine aging process resulting in more depth and character. But, what if that area is just not what it used to be? Creating a smooth sleek appearance can often be achieved with a little help like a mini neck lift can offer.
What is a mini neck lift?
A mini neck lift is a non-surgical procedure that aims to lift, tighten, and define the neck to create a more defined jawline and smoother neck by reducing the fat in the area. Unlike a surgical neck lift, there is minimal to no downtime and generally no potential for scarring. A mini neck lift can be noninvasive and rather quick to do.
In a traditional neck lift, sagging skin under the chin and neck can be corrected with a small incisions under your chin or behind your ears. The surgeon can then lift and remove excess tissue in this area. This is considered a surgical procedure that is aimed to produce significant results once healed. As with all surgeries, you will notice tightness, swelling, inflammation, and bruising in the affected area during neck lift recovery.
There are actually a few different procedures that can accomplish a mini neck lift to have an alternative to the surgical traditional neck lift. Although these mini neck lifts will not produce the same dramatic results that a traditional neck lift can achieve, they are quicker procedures that are often all many people need. Think of a mini neck lift like a booster to your neck or even like preventative treatments at the beginning signs that gravity and life have come your way.
What are the non-surgical neck lift options?
The process of a neck lift can be combined with various procedures depending on the intended results. Using our nonsurgical techniques we can reduce excess tissue and fat in the affected neck area and jowls. We can tighten the muscles, or add injectables such as Kybella, Botox and fillers for a tighter, more youthful contour. Every procedure starts with a thorough consultation with our surgeon to thoroughly understand your cosmetic objectives.
Here at Perich Aesthetics we focus on three types of mini neck lifts depending on your specific situation and goals. Each of these procedures offer natural looking results that take little time in our office to accomplish. What’s great is that you can often combine a mini neck lift with other procedures or treatments in the same visit. If you just want to improve the appearance of your neck and jawline, that’s ok too!
Morpheus8-
Morpheus8 is a microneedling device that utilizes radiofrequency energy to remodel and contour the neck, and reduce jowls via subdermal adipose remodeling. This fractional treatment penetrates deep into the skin and dissolves fat for a smoother and sleeker appearance.
By targeting the deeper layers of the skin, the building blocks will reorganize themselves in a natural anti-aging process. There is little to no damage to the dermis and this procedure provides an extremely uniform effect. Radiofrequency energy heats the deep layers of the skin in a controlled manner to revitalize the collagen.
Morpheus8 can actually be used on the neck, face, and even the body. It works wonders to reduce fat in stubborn areas that diet and exercise can be hard to target with. Due to the radiofrequency kicking the collagen into production at the site of treatment, the results will actually be best seen up to three months after treatment. This means that you will have natural looking fresh skin that is tighter and more even in tone and texture without anyone needing to know!
FaceTite-
This mini neck lift procedure can make a dramatic difference in the appearance of sagging skin in the neck and jawline areas. Whether you are bothered by hanging jowls, want to diminish a double chin, or desire a more streamlined profile, FaceTite can help restore a more youthful appearance.
FaceTite is a nonsurgical facelift alternative that uses radiofrequency energy to target fat and loose skin in the face and neck. By simultaneously melting fat and tightening the skin, a FaceTite treatment can effectively counter common signs of aging in the neck to create a more youthful appearance in just one treatment.
This simple and non-invasive option is perfect for those looking to reduce fat without saggy skin left behind by traditional fat reduction procedures. Not only that, but due to its non-invasive style, patients experience little downtime and fewer side effects when compared to a traditional necklift.
Kybella®-
KYBELLA® is a prescription medicine used in adults to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe fat below the chin (submental fat), also called “double chin.” FDA approved KYBELLA® is administered as a series of injections to the treatment area under the chin, destroying fat cells and producing gradual results.
Everyone's chin profile is different, so your physician will tailor treatment to you. The number of treatment sessions will vary based on the amount of fat under the chin and your treatment goals. The process could be considered similar to having a dermal filler done. Both are injectables for the facial area with specific treatment options per patient. If you have ever had fillers done in the past, this will remind you of that.
If you have inherited these genetics, struggling with a double chin even after losing weight, or are looking for a non surgical solution to try, then KYBELLA is a great option to consider. This treatment is known to be safe for adults over the age of 18 and specifically used in the under chin area. It is not known to be effective in any other area nor is this currently an option.
Who is a good candidate for a mini neck lift?
Anyone who is generally in good health and has realistic expectations for the results could be a mini neck lift candidate. Often those who have had weight loss journeys, find a mini neck lift to be the icing on the cake to achieving their desired look.
Others who have been taking good care of their health and body but are starting to see those tell tale signs of aging like a sagging neck or a reduction in the definition of the jawline, can also truly benefit from a mini neck lift. Or maybe, you are not interested in having any surgical procedures but would like to do something to see some more natural looking results that complement your age, then a mini neck lift could be for you!
What’s great about coming to Perich Aesthetics, is that we offer mini neck lifts and traditional neck lifts with experience in combining different treatments to gain maximum results. If you are interested in having a consultation to see what route may be your best option for a mini or traditional neck lift, contact us today through our online form here or call us directly at (727) 777-2640.