Surgical correction of the "turkey neck" defect

Area of Science:

• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Aesthetic Surgery

Background:

• The
• turkey neck
• deformity, characterized by sagging skin and prominent platysmal bands, significantly impacts facial aesthetics.
• Correction of this condition has historically presented challenges in plastic surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy and long-term outcomes of a double-layered face-lifting technique for treating the
• turkey neck
• deformity.

Main Methods:

• A consecutive series of 143 patients underwent the double-layered face-lifting procedure over a 5-year period.
• The surgical technique involves specific modifications to address both superficial and deep tissue laxity.
• Patient outcomes were assessed based on aesthetic satisfaction and duration of results.

Main Results:

• The double-layered face-lifting technique demonstrated high patient satisfaction.
• The procedure yielded long-lasting correction of the
• turkey neck
• deformity.
• No significant complications were reported during the study period.

Conclusions:

• The double-layered face-lifting technique is a safe and effective method for correcting the
• turkey neck
• deformity.
• This surgical innovation offers a reliable and durable solution for patients seeking aesthetic improvement of neck aging.