A neck lift improves the contour of the neck by removing fatty deposits, tightening muscles and removing excess skin. A good neck lift candidate has fullness under their chin and jowls, as well as sagging of neck skin and muscles. If your neckline and neck contour improves when you pull back the area you probably are a good neck lift surgery candidate.
A good neck lift candidate has fullness under their chin and jowls as well as sagging of neck skin and muscles. If your neckline and neck contour improves when you pull back the area you are a good neck lift plastic surgery candidate.
During the neck lift consultation we will discuss your desires, concerns and treatment recommendations. Often computer imaging of the profile is used to communicate what neckline improvements are possible. In some cases, other facial procedures may be recommended in conjunction with a neck lift, such as chin implant, mini face lift, and fat transfer.
The neck lift procedure is performed through a small incision under the chin and a longer incision in the crease behind the ear that extends along the neck hairline. Fat is removed from the superficial and deep planes through the incision under the chin. The deep and superficial muscles are contoured and tightened and excess skin removed, improving the chin neck profile.
The incision behind the ear and along the hairline provides exposure to tighten the neck muscles from behind and remove excess skin, restoring a youthful neck contour. At the end of the neck lift procedure a light dressing is placed, which is removed the next day.
Neck lift surgery recovery involves minimal activity for several days, avoiding any heavy bending or lifting. Any bruising resolves in about seven days. Most patients return to work in 7- 10 days depending on their job.
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Neck lift surgery recovery involves minimal activity for several days, avoiding any heavy bending or lifting. Neck lift patients are encouraged not to turn their neck for a couple weeks, so that tissue can heal in their new position. Bruising resolves in about seven days. Most patients return to work in 7- 10 days, depending on their job. Physical activity is gradually increased over the next four weeks.