Understanding Deep Neck Anatomy and Its Clinical Relevance

In deep central necklift surgery, the first step to safely and effectively modify all of the relevant components is a thorough understanding of the nuances of the complex anatomic relationships and variations within the confined space of the deep central neck. There are anatomic variations that defy our traditional approaches to create the ideal neck in the aging patient as well as the young patient. This article concentrates on the surgically relevant anatomy of the deep central neck.