Dr. Milind Ambe is the Founder and CEO of Newport Surgical Center, he is nationally renowned for having one of the top aesthetic surgery practices in Southern California. His practice has thrived at its Newport Beach location for 20 years and remains one of the busiest practices of any Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Dr. Ambe and his multi-specialty surgical center have been featured in multiple television programs, magazines, newspapers, and other national media coverage—a testament to his perfected skill, unparalleled experience, and excellent results. He has also received national and international acclaim by being the surgeon of choice for the women on the hit TV show, The Real Housewives of Orange County for the past decade. Dr. Ambe explains to Haute Beauty how a neck lift is a surgical procedure that can help restore a youthful jawline and neck.
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HB: What does a neck lift work to fix?
A neck lift is a surgical procedure to remove loose skin and excess fatty deposits under the chin and jaw. In addition, the platysma muscle bands are tightened to help restore a more youthful jawline and neck.
HB: What is the average age range for a neck lift?
The average age range is anywhere from 45 to 75 years old for a neck lift.
HB: Who is a good candidate for a neck lift?
A good candidate for a neck lift is someone who is otherwise in good physical condition with no major medical issues and doesn't smoke. Ideally, the patient has realistic goals to improve the appearance of the neck region to a more youthful state.
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HB: Who is not a good candidate for a neck lift?
Someone who is not a good candidate is one that has major medical issues that wouldn't allow surgery to be safe. Also, someone that is having a neck lift performed as a weight-loss measure.
HB: Walk us through the procedure.
A neck lift is a surgery that improves loose neck skin and fat accumulation under the chin. In my hands, the surgery also improves sagging jowls. Both excess skin and fatty tissue are removed and the underlying muscle is tightened.
HB: What is the cost?
The cost range depends on the amount of loose skin, etc. that needs to be removed on the patient so prices vary. On average, a neck lift performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon who performs a lot of face and neck lifts is roughly $25,000 - $30,000.
