Three layers, three decisions
An ageing neck usually involves some mix of loose skin, excess fat under the chin and the platysma muscle separating into vertical bands. The right operation depends on which of these dominates. A surgeon who treats every neck the same way will not give you the best result.
At New City Clinic, Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç assesses each layer from your photos and again in person. As a plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon, he can also tell whether liposuction alone, a neck lift or a combined face and neck lift is the better path.
What to ask the surgeon
Clear answers to these questions tell you a lot about the plan:
- Is my problem mainly skin, fat or muscle bands?
- Is a neck lift alone enough, or do my jowls need treating too?
- Where will the incisions be, and how will they look on a short haircut?
- Would a chin implant improve my profile?
- How long will I need in Istanbul?
Particular points for men
The answers reveal whether the surgeon has really looked at your neck in layers. If the main issue is fat and the skin is still elastic, liposuction may be enough; if bands dominate, the muscle needs attention; if skin is loose, it must be redraped. Many necks need a combination, and a clear explanation of why gives you confidence in the plan. New City Clinic puts this reasoning in writing.
Many men ask for a neck lift because a sharp jawline is so central to the male face. Planning is slightly different: beard-bearing skin is moved, and scars behind the ears may be more visible with short hair. A good surgeon discusses incision placement and shaving with you before surgery.
Raise these points at the consultation in Istanbul, where you meet the surgeon face to face with an interpreter if needed. The plan is confirmed only after the examination and tests.
Checking the clinic
The surgeon should operate in a licensed hospital with proper anaesthesia support and overnight care. New City Clinic names the hospital in your written quote; partners include Medicana, Acıbadem, Medipol, Medical Park, Biruni and Rumeli in Istanbul.
You can read the surgeon’s profile and the full hospital list on the official website, newcityclinic.com, before you send your photos to New City Clinic.
If you have had previous injections to dissolve fat under the chin, mention them, as they can leave changes in the tissues that the surgeon should know about.
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