Goals: Restore the naturally defined jawline and neck she had enjoyed throughout her life but had gradually lost with aging. Her concerns included softening of the jawline, lower facial laxity, and loss of neck definition. Her goal was to regain these youthful contours while still looking natural and like herself.
Procedure: Facelift and neck lift to address lower facial laxity, restore jawline definition, and tighten and reshape the neck.
Outcome: A tighter, more defined jawline and neck with improvement in lower facial laxity. Her natural facial characteristics have been preserved while restoring the youthful contours she had gradually lost. She looks refreshed and more energetic while still looking like herself.
Key Principle: A well-defined jawline and tight neck do not have to look unnatural or overdone. In this patient, the goal was not to create a new facial shape, but to restore the naturally beautiful jawline and neck she had before the changes of aging. The result is strong definition while maintaining a soft, natural appearance.
