Neck Lift, Submentoplasty and Playsmaplasty: I often see patients who are unhappy with the age related changes that have occurred in their neck. Often I am told that the changes happened literally overnight. What do patients notice? Mainly three things: first, skin changes – either a change in the texture and appearance of the skin or a change in the amount…
We all know that people age at different rates. Major factors influencing the process include genetics and lifestyle choices. Despite this the general pattern of aging is quite predictable. Skin becomes lax as the elastin and collagen proteins lose their strength over time. The subcutaneous fat layer (fat immediately beneath the skin) which is associated with a youthful facial contour thins…