Ronald H. Schuster, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland, with years of experience in facial rejuvenation. He will work closely with you to determine whether a neck lift can help restore your jawline in a way that aligns with your goals.
Why Jawlines Lose Their Shape
Common reasons why your jawline can start to lose its shape include:
- Aging: Over time, skin naturally loses elasticity, facial muscles weaken, and underlying tissues begin shifting downward.
- Genetics: Some people naturally experience earlier or more significant jawline softening due to genetic predisposition.
- Sun Exposure: Frequent or prolonged sun exposure breaks down collagen and elastin and accelerates skin aging.
- Weight Fluctuations: Gaining and losing weight repeatedly can stretch the skin to the point where it loses its ability to bounce back.
- Gravity: Constant gravitational pull gradually draws facial tissues down and can lead to drooping skin and less distinct contours around the jaw and chin.
How Neck Lift Surgery Can Help
One of the biggest reasons people in Baltimore choose a neck lift is to eliminate sagging skin, often referred to as “jowls,” that can blur your natural jawline.
During your neck lift, Dr. Schuster may use different techniques depending on your specific concerns:
- Tighten Neck Muscles: Procedures like platysmaplasty or cervicoplasty tighten and repair the underlying neck muscles to make your lower face look more youthful.
- Remove Fat: Liposuction or a full neck lift can target and remove fat beneath the chin, helping to reduce fullness and sharpen facial contours.
- Lift and Remove Loose Skin: A full neck lift lifts and redrapes the skin to smooth out sagging in the jawline.
Dr. Schuster carefully selects and combines these methods to fully customize your procedure and results.
Schedule Your Neck Lift Consultation in Baltimore
Dr. Ronald Schuster has built his Baltimore practice on clear communication and excellent surgical results. If you’re ready to explore how a neck lift can give you a more youthful jawline, call 410-902-9800 to schedule your personal consultation.
