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The extended neck lift: the "bottom line"

B L Kaye

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    |April 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    An extended neck lift technique allows for greater excess skin removal through modified posterior incisions. This method enhances neck rejuvenation results by addressing skin laxity more effectively.

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    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Aesthetic Surgery
    • Facial Anatomy

    Background:

    • Submental lipectomy and platysma muscle manipulation improve neck lift outcomes.
    • Significant excess skin remains a primary challenge in neck rejuvenation.
    • Current techniques have limitations in maximizing skin excision.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe an extended neck lift method for increased excess skin removal.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of ancillary cervical lipectomy and platysma repositioning.
    • To present a technique for improved neck contouring and rejuvenation.

    Main Methods:

    • An extended neck lift involving ancillary cervical lipectomy and platysma repositioning.
    • Modification of posterior incisions, extending them medially and inferiorly.
    • Technique for managing 'dog ears' by pulling them toward the midline.

    Main Results:

    • The described extended neck lift permits the excision of large amounts of excess skin.
    • The modified posterior incisions facilitate improved skin envelope management.
    • The technique appears to yield worthwhile aesthetic improvements.

    Conclusions:

    • Extended neck lift techniques can significantly enhance skin excision in neck rejuvenation.
    • Modified posterior incisions offer a valuable approach to managing excess neck skin.
    • This extended method provides superior results compared to standard neck lift procedures.

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