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Elevating your knowledge of the deep neck lift technique in 5 key points
Many patients in Brisbane and Sydney seek Dr Honeybrook’s expert opinion to improve the appearance of the neck and jawline, which can seemingly blend with the lower face and the collarbone. A deep neck lift may be recommended to you, and your team is pleased to walk you through five key points about our approach to this transformative procedure.
The benefits of the deep neck lift
Neck lifts are generally well-suited to individuals who have experienced a loss of firmness in the neck but have otherwise retained the definition of their cheeks/mid-face and jaw. Candidates should also generally be healthy and have good skin elasticity. An isolated deep neck lift is often not recommended for patients over 45 as the concern is that the skin will not redrape to its full extent, and other procedures, such as a face and neck lift, may be recommended.
Traditional neck lifts vs. the deep neck lift
We keep referencing the “deep” neck lift, and notable distinctions exist between this approach and the techniques employed when performing a “traditional” neck lift. A fundamental difference is how, traditionally, a neck lift involves addressing the fat and platysma muscles, which are superficial central neck structures. With the deep neck lift approach, Dr. Honeybrook makes a single incision under he chin and skilfully addresses these superficial structures but also addresses the deep fat, digastric muscles and sometimes will recommend partial excision of the submandibular glands to adhieve a beautiful neck contour. Depending on factors such as the severity of skin laxity, another incision may be positioned behind the ears, which allows skin excision and tightening of the platysma muscle under the angle of the jaw to improve the depth of the jawline.
Patient Results
Steps to a tighter, beautifully balanced neckline
Once these incision(s) have been made, our surgeon can expertly access and “rework” the deeper muscle and fibrous tissue layers of the neck. In doing so, neckline contours are restored. As appropriate, Dr. Honeybrook may rework the structures below the muscle, such as the submandibular glands, which can contribute to a heavy or bulky appearance. Dr. Honeybrook may also place a drain on each side of your neck to minimise the risk of swelling and bruising. It is also not unusual to experience some swelling. Over a three- to four-month period, pink discolouration at the incision sites should fade. The line itself will also become less apparent over time. Any noticeable irregularities in the colour and texture of the incisions can easily be camouflaged with makeup. We will provide detailed instructions on after-care before your surgery.
Complementary procedures
Dr. Honeybrook can often combine surgical procedures to optimise your results from treatment. For instance, buccal fat pad reduction or chin implants may be an appropriate addition to the deep neck lift surgery for those individuals with rounded and full faces who seek a more angular or defined appearance. Additionally, lasers help to bring out the best in the skin and your results from treatment by transforming wrinkled or aging tissue in the treatment area.
Call Our Office for More Information
Brisbane Office
New Patients:
07 3485 0596 | Existing Patients: 07 3488 8118
Sydney Office
New Patients:
02 9000 1079 | Existing Patients: 1800 678 679
Partnering with us for sustained results
Dr. Honeybrook is Australia’s only triple-boarded surgeon (head/neck, facial plastic/reconstructive, cosmetic surgery). As such, he is adept at performing innovative changes to traditional procedures and has often learned these techniques from the globally recognised surgeons who first pioneered them in the United States. With his unique skill and experience in these innovative techniques, your results are largely durable and long-lasting. You can also take steps to preserve or sustain those results for as long as possible, knowing that we cannot stop the clock but periodically and temporarily “reset” it.
Pay attention to your neck when applying sunscreen and other skincare products. As always, a healthy lifestyle fuels sustained results, and it’s highly unlikely such deep tissue remodelling in the treatment area will be required again. Phone our offices in Brisbane and Sydney at 07 3485 0596 and 02 9000 1079, respectively, to learn more about your options.
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Dr. Adam Honeybrook
Dr. Adam Honeybrook is a specialist Australian Head and Neck Surgeon who is double Board-Certified in the USA in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He specialises in advanced surgical facial rejuvenation techniques and is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland.
He obtained his medical degree from the University of New South Wales, Sydney. He completed basic surgical training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, and sat for the United States Medical Licensing Examinations. He trained at several renowned US hospitals, including Vanderbilt University Hospital and Duke University Hospital, and attained accreditation as a specialist surgeon.
Dr. Honeybrook completed his first Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at the Ivy League institution, the University of Pennsylvania under the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He received another fellowship in Louisiana and became an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology.
He returned to Australia in 2020 to work as a specialist consultant surgeon at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. He has completed multiple specialist examinations in the USA and Australia, conducted numerous research studies, and he presents frequently at national and international conferences on his techniques. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons.
With his extensive training, experience, and commitment to excellence, Dr. Honeybrook is a trusted leader in his field.
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