Advanced considerations determining procedure selection in cervicoplasty. Part two: surgery

This article describes the routine steps to evaluate a patient's aesthetic, anatomic, and aging characteristics in consideration of cervicoplasty. The procedure selection based on the findings of this evaluation is presented. The anatomic and aesthetic reasons and foundations for each technical maneuver are described. Technical tips to stay out of trouble are mentioned throughout the anatomic and technical description. The author further describes the relevant aesthetics of the neck and the aesthetic goals to be attained, with emphasis on the different surgical techniques indicated by these analyses.