Austin and Central Texas
Neck lift Austin patients who want a sharper jawline and a cleaner neck angle without the incisions of a traditional neck lift are evaluated for MyEllevate, a light-guided suture suspension performed through small puncture sites. Dr. Robert Whitfield MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Austin, performs MyEllevate as a standalone neck lift, planned around the anatomy of the neck and jawline.
A note on the name: MyEllevate is minimally invasive, not incision-free. The suture is placed through puncture sites, and loose skin is not excised.
Certified Plastic Surgeon
Minimally Invasive Neck Options
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Westlake Office
The MyEllevate system uses an illuminated guide, passed beneath the skin through small puncture sites, to place a supporting suture along the jawline and across the front of the neck. When the suture is tightened, it gathers and supports the platysma muscle and underlying soft tissue, much like an internal sling. The effect is a more defined transition from the jawline into the neck, with improvement in platysmal bands and the blunted neck angle that develops with age or after weight loss.
Because no skin is removed, MyEllevate depends on reasonable skin quality. For patients with fullness under the chin, Dr. Robert Whitfield MD often combines it with submental liposuction or FaceTite radiofrequency-assisted tightening so that the fat, the skin, and the support structures are each addressed in one coordinated session. The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation, with anesthesia provided by a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) when the plan calls for it.
Dr. Robert Whitfield MD performs MyEllevate and FaceTite. The surgical neck lift is shown for comparison, so patients can see where each approach fits.
| Option | Best Suited For | Access | Primary Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| MyEllevate | Jawline softening, platysmal bands, blunted neck angle with reasonable skin quality | Small puncture sites | Structural support of the platysma and jawline |
| FaceTite | Mild skin laxity and under-chin fullness without significant banding | Small access points | Radiofrequency contraction of skin and soft tissue |
| Surgical neck lift | Significant excess skin, advanced laxity, or heavy jowling | Incisions around the ears and under the chin | Tissue repositioning with removal of excess skin |
MyEllevate and FaceTite are frequently combined. When laxity and volume loss extend into the lower face, the plan may become the full No Cut Facelift with Ellacor micro-coring, and optional facial fat transfer.
The best MyEllevate candidates are adults in generally good health who notice a loss of jawline definition, visible neck bands, or a less distinct chin-to-neck angle, and whose skin still has enough elasticity to redrape over the supported structures. Patients who have lost weight with GLP-1 medications and have retained reasonable skin quality are often well suited. Patients who want a measurable improvement without the incisions and extended downtime of a surgical neck lift tend to be the most satisfied with this approach.
MyEllevate does not remove skin. Patients with significant excess skin or advanced laxity will not achieve a surgical result from a suture suspension and are told plainly that a traditional neck lift, which Dr. Robert Whitfield MD does not perform, is the more appropriate procedure. As with any procedure, risks include bruising, swelling, temporary tightness or dimpling along the suture path, asymmetry, infection, suture visibility or exposure, nerve irritation, and the possibility that further treatment is needed. These are reviewed in detail during the consultation and consent process.
The consultation begins with an examination of the neck at rest and in animation: skin quality, the amount and position of submental fat, the strength of the platysmal bands, the position of the hyoid, and the contribution of the lower face. Dr. Robert Whitfield MD then explains whether MyEllevate alone is likely to deliver the result the patient is picturing, whether FaceTite or liposuction should be added, or whether the patient's anatomy calls for a surgical neck lift, which he does not perform. Patients preparing for any procedure in the practice are offered the Strategic Holistic Accelerated Recovery Program (SHARP Method) for preparation and recovery.
The West Austin office at 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78746 serves patients across the metropolitan area and Central Texas.
Patients traveling from elsewhere in Texas receive individualized scheduling coordination, and virtual consultations are available for an initial review.
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MyEllevate is a light-guided suture suspension system. Through a series of small puncture sites along the jawline and neck, a suture is passed beneath the skin to support the underlying platysma and soft tissue, creating a cleaner angle between the jawline and the neck. It is minimally invasive, not incision-free, and it does not remove loose skin the way a traditional neck lift does.
No. A traditional neck lift uses incisions around the ears and under the chin to reposition tissue and remove excess skin. MyEllevate supports the neck structures through puncture sites without those incisions. Dr. Robert Whitfield MD does not perform surgical neck lifts; when a patient's anatomy calls for one, that is stated plainly at consultation rather than offering a procedure that cannot deliver the result.
Candidates typically have early to moderate softening of the jawline, platysmal banding, or a blunted neck angle with reasonable skin quality. Patients with significant excess skin or advanced laxity may be better served by a surgical neck lift. Candidacy is determined at an in-person examination.
Yes. It is frequently paired with FaceTite radiofrequency tightening or submental liposuction for patients with fullness under the chin. Patients whose concerns extend into the lower face may instead be candidates for the No Cut Facelift, which pairs MyEllevate with FaceTite and Ellacor. Combinations are chosen after an individualized assessment.
Cost depends on whether MyEllevate is performed alone or combined with FaceTite, liposuction, or Ellacor, as well as the anesthesia plan and treatment setting. Each patient receives an individualized, itemized quote after consultation. Financing options are available.
Dr. Robert Whitfield MD examines the neck, explains which option fits, and builds an individualized plan. The consultation is where that plan begins.
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