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Facial Plast Surg 2017; 33(03): 271-278
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1598073
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The Difficult Neck in Facelifting

Sudeep Roy
1   Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, Austin, Texas
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Edward Buckingham
1   Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, Austin, Texas
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01 June 2017 (online)

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Abstract

As the popularity and acceptance of facial and cervical rejuvenation procedures grows, surgeons are increasingly encountering patients with less favorable anatomical characteristics for rhytidectomy. These patients will typically display an obtuse cervicomental angle, underprojected chin, excess cervical adiposity, and platysmal banding, in addition to ptotic submandibular glands, tenacious jowls, and prejowl volume deficits. Recognition of these problems and the correct application of available techniques to address the difficult neck in facelifting are critical in maximizing success.

Keywords

facelift - difficult neck - SMAS - platysmaplasty