Anatomy and Physiology of the Aging Neck
This article discusses the surgically relevant anatomic and physiologic tenets of the aging neck. Procedures performed to rejuvenate and contour the aging neck can be challenging. A thorough understanding of…
The Deep-Plane Approach to Neck Rejuvenation
This article provides the facial plastic surgeon with anatomic and embryologic evidence to support the use of the deep-plane rhytidectomy for optimal treatment of the aging neck. An anatomic basis…
Vertical Neck Lifting
The authors’ vertical neck lifting procedure is an extended deep plane facelift, which elevates the skin and SMAS-platysma complex as a composite unit. The goal is to redrape cervicomental laxity…
Thermally Confined Micropulsed 1444-nm Nd:YAG Interstitial Fiber Laser in the Aging Face and Neck
This article provides an update on the contemporary use of the thermally confined micropulsed 1444-nm Nd:YAG interstitial fiber laser in the aging face and neck. Beginning with the concept that…
Complications/Sequelae of Neck Rejuvenation
Neck lift surgery performed in isolation or in conjunction with a facelift provides a more youthful cervicomental angle. Complications related to neck lift surgery vary from contour irregularities that may…
The Extended SMAS Approach to Neck Rejuvenation
Jowling, submental lipoptosis, and platysmal banding can affect self-image and reduce quality of life, leading one to seek facial and neck rejuvenation. With realistic expectations, a facelift can provide the…
Adjunctive Procedures to Neck Rejuvenation
Rejuvenation of the neck often requires more than just a neck lift. Various steps and procedures exist to enhance the surgical technique or overall result. Fibrin sealants can be used…
Techniques for Rejuvenation of the Neck Platysma
This article reviews evaluation and techniques for neck rejuvenation. It includes a detailed overview of cervical rhytidectomy and discusses the potential complications associated with surgical correction. A review of clinical…
Noninvasive Treatment of the Neck
Emerging trends in neck rejuvenation include the incorporation of nonsurgical treatment modalities as an offering to those patients desiring minimal downtime and accepting of mild results. Intense focused ultrasound is…
