Whether you were never blessed with a firm jawline or you watched your double chin develop year after year, a lack of definition in this area can leave you looking heavier than you are, or out of shape when you’re not. A combination of aging, damaged skin, loose/lax skin, weakened muscles, and fat accumulation contributes to the loss of definition and bulkiness associated with aging men. From your profile to a portrait view, you want a visible distinction between your jaw and neck. If nature isn’t cooperating, it’s time to fight back with a male procedure – and we’re not talking about doing those strange exercises you can find online.
Dr. Ellen Mahony is a board-certified plastic surgeon known for her refined aesthetic approach and attention to natural-looking facial rejuvenation. With extensive training in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, she creates personalized treatment plans to help men achieve stronger, more defined facial contours while maintaining a masculine appearance.
What are Neck Contouring Procedures?
Neck contouring procedures, ranging from non-surgical to surgical, are designed to sculpt and define the jaw and neck. Your personalized one-to-one consultation with Dr. Ellen Mahony will greatly assist you in defining your goals. As a team, you’ll quickly become educated and confident in making informed decisions.
Dr. Mahony’s surgical technique gives male patients a sculpted facial look by performing liposuction below the chin and pairing it with a neck lift, a surgical procedure that combines muscle tightening with skin tightening. This double whammy offers an ideal solution to a double chin and turkey wattle because it delivers significant results, unlike trying to touch your tongue to your nose 20 times a day.
How are Neck Contouring Procedures Performed?
To truly create a defined jawline and neckline, the first step is to remove excess fat from the area. Dr. Mahony uses targeted liposuction to do this, and it works on men who inherited their double chin, as well as on those who can thank age or extra weight for an accumulation of fat.
Next, because loose skin can exacerbate the appearance of a double chin or be entirely to blame, Dr. Mahony performs a neck lift, tightening the skin and muscles (cervicoplasty and platysmaplasty) around your lower face and neck. The result is a firmer, more angular jawline that imparts an impression of vigor and youth rather than weakness.
Why Choose Dr. Mahony for Your Neck Procedures
Dr. Mahony improves the appearance of the male jawline and neck through a variety of neck contouring procedures. By removing submental fat, which is the fat under the chin, and performing neck lift surgery – tightening both the skin and the underlying muscle bands, she helps men in the Westport, CT, area enhance their appearance with procedures tailored to their specific needs. By combining cosmetic surgery with open, honest communication, Dr. Mahony ensures patients reach their individual aesthetic goals.
Restore a Stronger, More Defined Profile With Male Neck Contouring in Westport, CT
Male neck contouring can help reduce excess fullness, improve jawline definition, and restore a sharper, more masculine appearance to the lower face and neck. Dr. Ellen Mahony combines advanced surgical precision with a refined aesthetic approach to help men achieve natural-looking contour enhancement tailored to their facial structure and goals.
To learn more about male neck contouring in Westport and Fairfield, contact Dr. Ellen Mahony, MD at 203-221-0102 to schedule your private consultation.
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I wish I could say yes here, but if your double chin is not caused by excessive weight, it may not change significantly even if you alter your diet or exercise more. In fact, if you do lose a lot of weight, you might notice even more loose skin below your chin, and only a surgical neck lift can offer substantial improvement to that issue.
It depends. At our initial consultation, I will review the causes of your double chin, as well as your medical history and goals. Together, we will determine the best course of action to reach those goals.
If you are a healthy individual with a noticeable double chin or loose skin, you will be a good candidate for either of these neck surgical procedures. If you have firm skin, are on the younger side, and need more of a touch-up in the area below the jawline, we may be able to treat your double chin with a non-surgical neck-contouring option like Kybella. We’ll assess and strategize your individual treatment plan at our consultation.
Liposuction will permanently remove the fat causing your double chin, so in that sense, your results will last a lifetime. However, even when loose skin has been tightened, the normal aging process will continue, so you may experience a loosening of your neck again later – this would just be a result of getting older. As for submental fat, if you gain a significant amount of weight, you can gain it anywhere on your body, though it will be more difficult to do so in the area treated with liposuction. Nevertheless, I recommend maintaining your weight and following a healthy skincare routine after neck surgery to keep your results as long as possible.
During tumescent liposuction, small incisions are made in the skin to so that a specified amount of fatty tissue can be eliminated. Through the incisions, the unwanted fat is removed via small instruments using suction. Once the fat cells are removed, they do not grow back or reappear.
During a neck lift, tiny incisions are made in locations that are determined by the goals and extent of your procedure – these may be near the ear or below the chin, in discrete places. Your skin and the muscles around your neck are tightened, while loose skin is repositioned as needed.
These procedures are both surgical, so they do require small incisions in the skin. After healing, you will probably have tiny scars, but Dr. Mahony is an expert at hiding them in natural creases so that they are difficult to see.
With liposuction, you should expect some bruising and swelling for about 10 days. Time out of work varies by individual and may be only about 3 days. Anticipate another 3 weeks before you hit the gym or do any heavy lifting. Recovery time from a neck lift includes some bruising and tightness. You will be able to shower the day after surgery and can expect to feel good around 2 weeks afterward. With a neck lift, you should also avoid bending and lifting for about 2-3 weeks. Time out of work also varies but will probably be about 7-10 days.
Results from liposuction are generally permanent as long as your weight does not increase in a considerable way. Results from your neck lift will last for up to a decade, but as you continue to age, your skin will naturally become laxer.
