03/18/2026
“Without a good neck, the face doesn’t matter.”
That line stuck with me.
At ISAPS Face Masters in St. Louis, I spent time in the anatomy lab with Dr. Gerald O’Daniel discussing why the neck is the foundation of a great facelift.
Most people think a facelift is about the face.
It’s not.
The real difference often comes from the deep neck — including structures like the submandibular gland.
But this is also where things get more complex…
and where safety matters most.
✔️ Better understanding of anatomy
✔️ Safer surgery
✔️ More natural results
That’s why surgeons should never stop spending time in the anatomy lab.
Because in the end—
anatomy is everything.
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