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The neck ages on its own schedule — and often faster than the face above it. For years, patients bothered by a softening jawline had a frustrating menu: creams that do nothing, energy treatments that help laxity but can’t lift, or a surgical neck lift with real downtime. MyEllevate in NYC filled the gap between them. MyEllevate at Sobel Skin delivers a genuine lift — physical, structural support under the jawline — through tiny punctures rather than incisions. Here’s how it compares to a facelift, honestly, and how to know which side of the line you’re on.
What MyEllevate Actually Is
MyEllevate is a minimally invasive suture suspension procedure. Using a light-guided device, a supportive suture is placed beneath the skin along the jawline and under the chin — think of it as an internal support scaffold that gathers and elevates the tissue that has begun to descend. Placed through needle-point entries under local anesthesia, it requires no incisions, no general anesthesia, and no hospital.
The result: a firmer, more defined jawline and neck angle — a true lift effect, not just skin-quality improvement — in about an hour, with most patients presentable within days.
MyEllevate NYC vs. Facelift: The Honest Comparison
| MyEllevate | Surgical Facelift / Neck Lift | |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia | Local, awake | General or deep sedation |
| Incisions | None \u2014 needle-point entries | Incisions around ears / under chin |
| Downtime | Days | 2+ weeks |
| Degree of change | Meaningful lift, natural scale | Maximum possible correction |
| Best candidate | Early\u2013moderate laxity | Advanced laxity, heavy neck banding |
Who Wins With MyEllevate
The MyEllevate sweet spot is the patient who looks in the mirror and sees the beginning of the change: a jawline losing its crispness, early jowls, a neck angle opening up — but skin that still has decent quality and elasticity. Typically that’s patients in their 40s to early 60s, though anatomy matters more than birthdays. It’s also the answer for anyone who has been quoted a facelift and simply isn’t ready — psychologically, logistically, or financially — for surgery of that scale.
MyEllevate also pairs powerfully: combined with energy-based skin tightening like Morpheus8 for skin quality, or with treatment of under-chin fullness — because a double chin can be fat (Kybella territory), laxity (MyEllevate territory), or both, and diagnosing which is half the consultation.
When a Facelift Is Honestly the Better Answer
Significant skin excess, heavy platysmal banding, and advanced laxity are surgical problems. A suture suspension can improve them, but it cannot match what an excisional procedure achieves for that anatomy — and a good consultation says so plainly. Dr. Sobel’s evaluation includes telling patients when their expectations belong in an operating room, not a treatment chair. The worst outcome in aesthetics is the right procedure for the wrong candidate.
The MyEllevate Experience at Sobel Skin
The procedure: about an hour, awake and comfortable under local anesthesia.
Days 1\u20133: Snugness, swelling, and possible bruising under the chin \u2014 a supportive wrap is typically worn early on.
Week 1: Most patients are back to work and social life.
Weeks 2\u20136: Swelling fully settles; the new jawline definition sharpens progressively.
Longevity: Results are long-lasting \u2014 typically measured in years \u2014 and age naturally with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does MyEllevate last?
Results are typically measured in years. The suture support remains, and while natural aging continues, patients keep a lasting improvement over where they started \u2014 many maintain with energy-based skin treatments over time.
Is MyEllevate painful?
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and is well tolerated. Expect post-procedure tightness and soreness for a few days \u2014 manageable and short-lived.
How much does MyEllevate cost in NYC?
Considerably less than surgical facelift pricing, with exact quotes provided at consultation based on your anatomy and any paired treatments.
Will there be scars?
No incisions means no incision scars \u2014 entry points are needle-sized and heal to essentially invisible.
Am I too young or too old for MyEllevate?
Anatomy decides, not age. The evaluation looks at your degree of laxity, skin quality, and goals \u2014 and honestly routes you to MyEllevate, a combination plan, or a surgical referral accordingly.
Find Out Which Side of the Line You’re On
One consultation answers the question this article can only frame. Explore MyEllevate at Sobel Skin, call 212.288.0060, or schedule a consultation online at 960 A Park Avenue.
Sobel Skin is a premier aesthetic dermatology practice serving the Upper East Side, Manhattan, and the greater New York area.