Completing Your Transformation

For many of my patients, achieving a sculpted body is only part of the journey. You have worked hard to contour your abdomen, waist, and limbs, but a heavy neck or "double chin" can disconnect your profile from your new physique.

I approach the Neck Lift with the same philosophy as my body contouring surgeries: it is about sculpting, defining, and creating athletic angles. This is not just about looking younger; it is about looking fit and proportional.

The "High Definition" Neck Lift

Dr. Bravo utilizes advanced contouring techniques to treat the neck as a distinct aesthetic unit:

1. Deep Sculpting (Liposuction) Just as we contour the waist, we must contour the sub-mental fat. Dr. Bravo removes the heavy fat deposits that hide the jawbone, revealing the natural "skeletonized" look of a fit individual.

2. Muscle Definition (Platysmaplasty) Loose muscle bands in the neck are similar to finding muscle separation (diastasis) in the tummy tuck. Dr. Bravo tightens the platysma muscle like a corset. The aim is to improve the angle beneath the chin; the achievable contour depends on your anatomy.

3. Skin Redraping After the underlying structure is tightened, the skin is redraped to reduce laxity. Residual looseness and differences in skin quality can remain.

The Perfect "Add-On"

This procedure is frequently performed as a finishing touch during larger body surgeries.

• Post-Weight Loss: If you are having a Body Lift or Arm Lift, a Neck Lift may address neck skin laxity, although residual looseness and scars may remain.

• Mommy Makeover: While we restore the breast and abdomen, a neck lift may be considered separately for concerns about the neck; combining procedures requires assessment.

Recovery

Downtime: Expect to wear a supportive chin strap (similar to a faja for the face) for the first week. Most patients are socially presentable in 10–14 days.