The desire for a sleek, lifted jawline is timeless, yet many patients hesitate to commit to surgery. At New York Eye and Face, board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Anaïs Carniciu offers artfully tailored injectable treatments that refresh the lower face and neck—no scalpel required.
Why Do Jowls and Neck Bands Appear?
As gravity and volume loss affect the skin, collagen and fat decrease, causing the skin that once tightly followed the jawline to sag. For example:
- The continuous contraction of the thin platysma muscle in the neck leads to the visible appearance of vertical cords, often referred to as "bands”
- Modern habits, such as spending hours looking down at phones, contribute to the development of etched lines across the skin, commonly known as "tech-neck"
These changes can occur even in otherwise healthy individuals, subtly diminishing a firm, elegant profile. Injectable artistry addresses each layer—muscle, skin, and subdermal support—to counteract the perception of heaviness and laxity.
The Nefertiti Lift: Redefining the Jawline with Neuromodulators
Named for the ancient queen famed for her flawless neckline, the Nefertiti Lift employs carefully placed neuromodulator injections along the platysma border and just beneath the mandible.
Dr. Carniciu’s precision technique relaxes the downward pull of these fibers, allowing the elevators of the mid-face to win back dominance. The result:
- A sharper mandibular angle
- Diminished vertical neck bands
- A subtle “lift” that mimics surgical tightening, yet demands only a few minutes of chair time
Most patients notice improvement within 3–5 days, with peak refinement at two weeks and three to four months of longevity. Maintenance sessions keep the jawline crisp while preventing further deepening of bands.
Smoothing “Tech-Neck” Lines with Hyaluronic-Acid Fillers
Horizontal creases and vertical “accordion” lines can betray the neck’s true age, even when the face still radiates youth. Modern, flexible fillers such as Restylane®, RHA®, or Evolysse™ integrate seamlessly into the delicate neck skin, replenishing depleted volume and attracting renewed hydration.
Dr. Carniciu’s approach features:
- Micro-threading or “micro-droplet” placement to avoid bulk and preserve natural movement
- Layered cross-hatching for deeper creases, distributing the gel evenly, and preventing nodularity
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Customized density selection—soft for shallow rings, supportive for sizable folds
Improvements emerge instantly, settling into a silky, supple finish within one to two weeks. Depending on product choice and metabolic factors, results typically endure 9–12 months.
The Power of a Combined Protocol
Pairing neuromodulators with hyaluronic-acid fillers addresses the complete anatomy of lower-face aging:
|
Concern |
Primary Tool |
Complementary Tool |
Benefit |
|
Platysmal bands |
Neuromodulator |
HA filler in adjacent hollows |
Relax tension and camouflage shadowing |
|
Blunted jawline |
Neuromodulator |
Filler along peri-mandibular groove |
Dual lifting effect; refined border |
|
Neck rings |
HA filler |
Light neuromodulator micro-tox |
Softens creases while reducing dynamic etching |
Dr. Carniciu curates dosage, sequence, and placement during a single, seamless session or staged appointments, depending on your timetable and tolerance for downtime (often limited to mild bruising or swelling).
Advantages Over Surgery
- Minimal Disruption: Appointments often last under 45 minutes and require no anesthesia.
- Natural Nuance: Fine-tuned dosing allows subtle elevation rather than drastic alteration.
- Expandable Approach: Treatments grow with you; interval touch-ups can adapt to evolving goals or anatomy.
- Lower Cost & Risk: No operating room, incisions, or extended recovery—yet delivered by the same surgeon who excels in complex facial procedures.
Elevate Your Profile at NY Eye & Face
A lifted jawline and graceful neck no longer demand extensive surgery. Board-certified, ASOPRS-credentialed oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Anaïs Carniciu—a published researcher and faculty member at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai—delivers crisp, confidence-building results that fit seamlessly into your lifestyle through the refined use of neuromodulators and advanced hyaluronic-acid fillers. Her precision-based techniques are grounded in peer-reviewed evidence, strict safety protocols, and a consistently 4.9-star patient satisfaction rating, ensuring outcomes you can trust.
Experience concierge-level care, meticulous artistry, and scientifically validated methods—all performed exclusively by Dr. Carniciu in West Harrison’s state-of-the-art setting. Contact us today to secure your private consultation and begin your journey toward a lifted, rejuvenated profile.
