Neck, Cheeks, and Chin

The appearance of your neck, cheeks, and chin, especially in profile, plays a crucial role in the overall balance of your face. Together with the nose, they create facial harmony. Even a small adjustment to one or more of these areas can significantly enhance this balance. The interplay between the upper and lower jaws, as well as how the cheeks transition into the neck, influences how defined and prominent your facial features appear. A well-contoured neck and chin can make your face truly stand out."
–--- Prof. Dr. Andreas Kehrer

Deep Neck Lift with Prof. Kehrer

What is a Deep Neck Lift?

A deep neck lift is an advanced surgical procedure designed to redefine the neckline by addressing fullness (“double chin”) and looseness in the neck while maintaining the natural contours of the jawline and cheeks. This procedure focuses on reshaping the underlying muscle and fibrous tissue layers of the neck to achieve a more defined neckline. The deep neck lift can be performed in combination with a deep plane facelift or as an isolated procedure. An isolated deep plane neck lift is ideal for patients with good skin elasticity and minimal sagging, offering impressive improvements with only minimal incisions.

During the procedure, Prof. Kehrer repositions deep muscle structures, removes excess fat, and addresses glandular concerns to restore balance and symmetry. While highly effective for neck contouring, this surgery does not address lower face sagging or jowling.

Key Objectives of a Deep Neck Lift

• Redefine the neckline.
• Remove excess fat and correct glandular concerns.
• Achieve a more youthful and balanced appearance.

Am I a Candidate for an isolated Deep Neck Lift?

Age is not the only factor contributing to an undefined neckline. Some people may never have had a well-defined neck even in their youth, while others may notice the first signs of aging as early as their 20s or 30s.

Ideal candidates generally:

• Are between 20–50 years old with minimal skin looseness.
• Have no significant jowling or facial sagging.
• In good health.

This procedure is also suitable for patients who want enhanced results when combined with buccal fat pad reduction.

The Procedure with Prof. Kehrer

Prof. Kehrer performs the deep neck lift in a fully accredited operating room under controlled intravenous sedation or general anesthesia.

Steps of the Procedure

1. Small incisions are made under the chin and around the lower ears.
2. The underlying muscles and fibrous tissue layers are reshaped.
3. Excess fat is removed or repositioned to enhance neck contour.
4. Eventuell erfolgt die Reduktion übermäßig ausgeprägter Drüsen
5. Die Muskulatur wird in der Mittellinie sorgfältig vereinigt
6. The incision is closed with dissolvable sutures, leaving minimal scarring.

The surgery typically lasts 1–2,5 hours, and patients can recover at home the same day.

Preparing for Surgery

Während Ihrer Beratung wird Prof. Kehrer Ihre Ziele besprechen, Ihre Krankengeschichte überprüfen und Faktoren wie Hautbeschaffenheit, Halsstruktur und auf Wunsch mögliche Altersveränderungen des Gesichts bewerten.

Preoperative Instructions:

• Discontinue smoking and nicotine products in advance.
• Avoid blood-thinning medications (aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E) for two weeks before surgery.

Recovery Timeline

• Day 1: Initial checkup; the incisions are monitored. Drain removal.
• Day 3-4: Removal of netting sutures.
• Days 7–10: Dissolvable suture removal.
• By Week 1: Most patients return to regular routines, though social recovery may take up to two weeks for those prone to bruising.

Results and Longevity

During the healing process, the scar under the chin becomes increasingly less visible. Initially pink, it fades within 3–4 months and can be easily concealed with makeup in the early stages.

Long-Term Benefits:

• A sculpted, youthful neckline that lasts for years.
• Minimal scarring that fades over 3–4 months.
• Continued aging in other areas may require complementary procedures.

Mit der richtigen Hautpflege und Sonnenschutz bietet ein Deep-Neck-Lift dauerhafte und ästhetisch ansprechende Ergebnisse, die Ihr gesamtes Erscheinungsbild und Selbstbewusstsein verbessern.

Buccal Fat Removal with Prof. Kehrer

What is Buccal Fat Removal?

Buccal fat removal is a minimally invasive procedure designed to enhance facial contours of the cheeks by reducing excess fat beneath the cheekbones. It involves small incisions inside the cheeks to remove a portion of the buccal fat pads, achieving a slimmer, more sculpted facial profile.

Benefits of Buccal Fat Removal

• Enhanced cheekbone definition.
• A slimmer, more balanced lower face.
• Long-lasting, natural results.

Am I a Candidate for Buccal Fat Removal?

Ideal candidates:

• Have full or round cheeks and seek a sculpted appearance.
• Are at a stable weight.

Steps of the Procedure

1. Local anesthesia is applied for comfort.
2. Small incisions are made inside the cheeks.
3. Excess fat is gently removed.
4. Incisions are closed with dissolvable sutures.

Recovery Timeline

• Return to daily activities within a few days.
• Follow a soft or liquid diet initially.
• Full results become apparent over several months as swelling subsides.

Optimizing the Chin with Lipofilling

What is Chin Lipofilling?

Chin lipofilling involves using the patient’s natural fat to enhance chin contours. Fat is harvested through liposuction from areas like the abdomen or thighs, processed, and injected into the chin for a natural, long-lasting result.

Steps of the Procedure

1. Fat is harvested via a small incision.
2. The harvested fat is processed and injected into the chin.
3. The procedure lasts 45–60 minutes and requires minimal downtime.

Recovery Timeline

• Swelling peaks within 2–3 days and subsides over six weeks.
• Follow-up checkups are scheduled at 1 week, 3 months, and 1 year post-procedure.

Conclusion

Procedures like deep neck lifts, buccal fat removal, and chin lipofilling provide transformative results, enhancing facial balance and harmony. Schedule a consultation with Prof. Kehrer to explore these options and achieve your aesthetic goals.