Anterior Neck Rejuvenation Shows High Satisfaction Without Ear Incisions

A study published in July 2026 in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery shows that an anterior-only neck rejuvenation technique can eliminate visible scars behind the ear while maintaining high patient satisfaction, offering a less invasive surgical alternative for patients seeking sharp cervical contours without typical facelift incisions. The retrospective study evaluated 85 patients treated between 2019 and 2024. The surgical protocol combines comprehensive submental liposuction, transverse platysma sectioning, and a limited submandibular platysmal corset. Notably, the procedure resulted in zero reoperations. Complications were low, consisting of three seromas and three cases of transient mental nerve paresthesia. Patients rated their satisfaction at a mean score of 4.5 out of 5, though the findings are limited by Level V evidence. For a medical-aesthetic practice, this technique provides a valuable option for patients who want surgical-grade submental contouring but refuse the telltale scars of a traditional lower facelift. Incorporating this anterior approach into your surgical referrals or clinical offerings can help capture scar-averse patients whose moderate laxity and subplatysmal fat exceed what non-invasive energy devices can realistically resolve.

Source: MedEsthetics, https://www.medestheticsmag.com/treatments/news/22026015/scar-free-neck-rejuvenation-without-periauricular-incisions-achieves-high-patient-satisfaction