Many patients dislike the appearance of the ageing neck. Obtaining a significant

improvement can be difficult and will normally require a procedure under a general

anaesthetic.

However, Mr Wilson has several procedures that will help. A mini facelift will give a pleasing

improvement of the upper 1/3 of the neck. Thread lifts work well in the face although the

effect is not long-lasting. They can also give a moderate lift of the neck.

When there are strong muscle bands in the front of the neck these can be softened with

Botox, but a better and longer lasting effect can be achieved by dividing the muscle bands

with a thread passed though needle holes (No scars).

If there is a lot of lax skin on the neck, and a major procedure is not wished for then Mr

Wilson performs an open platysmaplasty under local anaesthetic. An ellipse of skin is

excised, fat removed and the muscle bands stitched together like a hammock. There will be

a scar in the natural lines of the neck.

When there is only a little lax skin under the chin, but some fat, then liposuction works very well.