Abstract
The submental-cervical angle is an important anatomical landmark in neck beauty. Considered attractive and a sign of youthful when between 105° and 120°, greater values are considered a “heavy” neck or double chin and are related to the aging process and/or weight gain. The submandibular gland can also contribute to the alteration of the submental-cervical angle, increasing the area’s bulging. Neck-lifting techniques have the potential to produce important changes in the lateral view of the face, making it look more youthful, and that is more noticeable in the frontal aspect. This review focuses on the treatment of the neck, including all modifications that occur during the aging process, and postoperative procedures used to decrease the risk of complications.
Highlights
During the aging process, the face and neck suffer structural alterations, leading to considerable changes
We provide an overview of the hemostatic net, which is increasingly being used after neck and face lifting procedures
Based on the quilting suture technique used in abdominoplasty, as popularized by Baroudi and Ferreira[64], which aims to decrease the “dead space” and minimize the incidence of hematomas and seromas, and on transfix sutures for flap stabilization in rhytidoplasty[65], Auersvald et al.[66,67] developed a hemostatic net for neck and face lifting
Summary
The face and neck suffer structural alterations, leading to considerable changes. Methods used to prevent complications involved with neck-lifting procedures have advanced, leading to better outcomes. This article aims to provide an overview of various surgical techniques used in neck rejuvenation, including the prevention of related complications. We discuss the main potential complications involved with neck-lifting procedures.
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