is liposuction or a neck lift better for a “turkey wattle”?
Does loose skin under your chin make you uncomfortable or embarrassed? Many people feel the same way. That droopy “turkey wattle” under your neck can easily add years to your appearance, stopping you from fully enjoying social gatherings or posing confidently for pictures.
Fortunately, Bulan Plastic Surgery offers neck revitalization solutions: liposuction and neck lift. Dr. Erwin Bulan, a board-certified plastic surgeon, has been recognized as a Super Doctor seven years in a row and is known for his keen eye for aesthetics and unique talent for bringing surgical plans to life. He can help determine if liposuction or a neck lift is right for your cosmetic goals.
What’s Causing Your Turkey Wattle?
Sagging neck skin may be related to the following:
- Aging, which causes collagen and elastin loss, resulting in looser skin.
- Weight changes, particularly significant weight loss, leaves behind lax skin.
- Genetics that predispose you to weaker neck skin and muscle tone.
- Muscle weakening, which can happen over the years, can lead to horizontal bands and wrinkles.
Understanding what’s causing your sagging skin helps Dr. Bulan recommend the best solution. He assesses your skin quality, elasticity, and muscle tone and measures the amount of excess fat to determine the right path forward for you.
Choosing Between Liposuction and Neck Lift
Each procedure has unique benefits.
Liposuction
Liposuction may be the best option if your main issue is stubborn fat under the chin. Liposuction targets that fat and removes it, creating a slimmer and more defined neck contour. It’s perfect if you have good skin elasticity but struggle with fat deposits that diet and exercise don’t touch.
Neck Lift
A neck lift might be better if extra skin or loose muscles are causing your sagging neck. Dr. Bulan offers two main types of neck lifts. A cervicoplasty removes loose, excess skin from the neck for smoother contours. A platysmaplasty focuses more on the loose or weak neck muscles under the skin to eliminate neck bands (platysmal bands) and restore definition.
Dr. Bulan can combine cervicoplasty and platysmaplasty for ideal results. Many patients add liposuction to a neck lift to enhance results. A combination procedure can address extra fat, muscle laxity, and loose skin to create peak neck refinement.
Neck Lift and Liposuction in Milburn, NJ
If you’re ready to say goodbye to your “turkey wattle,” Bulan Plastic Surgery can help you regain a smooth, defined neckline. We welcome patients from Union, Morris, and Essex County, New Jersey in our Milburn, NJ, office, and we’re 100% committed to providing top-quality care. Call us at 973-467-9744 to book your consultation and discuss neck rejuvenation with Dr. Bulan.
