Smooth, supple skin can become weathered as the years roll by. Age, sun exposure, and loss of skin elasticity causes the neck skin to reveal wrinkling, sagging, and age spots. There is a cosmetic procedure called a neck lift that can help men and women combat these problems and regain a youthful neck appearance.

Also referred to as neck reshaping, a neck lift is customized to help you minimize signs of aging and excess fat around the neck and jawline. The neck lift procedure is often combined with facial plastic surgery for a rejuvenating look. It is important to find an experienced cosmetic surgeon to perform your neck lift to ensure the delicate neck skin is expertly reshaped for the most natural-looking results.

Benefits of neck reshaping include:

• Rejuvenated appearance
• Enhance facial profile
• Minimized skin sagging
• Reduced wrinkling
• Thinner neck
• Slimmer appearance under the chin
• Improved jawline definition

How a Neck Lift is Performed

The incision is placed under the chin, behind the ears, or both, depending on your needs. After choosing the incision site, your surgeon will use the liposuction technique to remove excess fat if necessary, Then, the weakened muscles and surrounding skin are tightened. Schedule a neck lift consultation with a skilled cosmetic surgeon to get all the details on this procedure.

If you are self-conscious about aging in the neck area, take a look at a few before and after photos of neck lift results. Then contact Dr. Robert Aycock to schedule your consultation and learn about patient financing options.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

BOTOX® Cosmetic has been making headlines since it’s FDA approval for cosmetic rejuvenation in 2000. Performed by a certified plastic surgeon in as little as 30 minutes, BOTOX is the popular choice for the temporary reduction of facial lines and wrinkles. Here is some basic information you need to know before moving forward with this treatment.

BOTOX Basics

The patented BOTOX serum is a safe dose of a protein found in the neurotoxin Botulism A. The paralytic effect of this protein helps muscles to relax, counteracting the wrinkling that happens as a result of certain facial expressions. As an anti-aging solution that involves no incision and no long-term commitment, BOTOX delivers noticeable results. Maintaining your more youthful skin appearance involves a few short visits per year.

BOTOX can be used to treat:

• Laugh lines
• Frown lines
• Brow furrows
• Crow’s feet
• Neck bands
• Squint lines

The Procedure

A BOTOX session is quick and convenient, and patients love the fact that they can get right back to their day with no downtime. There may be a bit of slight discomfort during the injection, but the effects are extremely mild when compared with other surgical and nonsurgical facial rejuvenation options. Over the next several days, you will see a smoothing of the treatment area. Patients can expect the results to last around 3 months.

BOTOX Risks

As with any cosmetic treatment, there are risks involved. Because BOTOX is a nonsurgical option, the risks of negative side effects are considerably less than other procedures. BOTOX patients may experience:

• Minimal bruising
• Temporary headaches
• Injection site tenderness
• Slight and temporary drooping of the eyelids or eyebrows

Your facial rejuvenation team will fill you in on all of the risks and benefits during an in-depth consultation. BOTOX is also a wonderful option for patients who want to enhance their facial plastic surgery procedures like face lift or eyelid lift.

Would you like to hear more about the multi-faceted benefits of BOTOX? Please contact Dr. Aycock today to set up your consultation and get information on patient financing.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant