Who is a Candidate

If your neck is the first thing that comes to mind when you look in the mirror, you may be a suitable candidate for a neck lift. Consultation with an expert, board-certified plastic surgeon is the best method to establish your route to a better you.

Speaking with one of our medical specialists is essential to learn about the many choices for smoothing the neck skin. We require your medical history to decide if this procedure is safe for you. Because results will differ from person to person, understanding appropriate outcome expectations is essential.

Preparation

To achieve the best outcomes, preparation is just as crucial as healing. You can do a few things to prepare for a neck lift. Your specialist will provide you with precise instructions, which may include:

• Avoiding Aspirin and Anti-Inflammatories
• Avoiding certain supplements
• You will also be given instructions for your procedure the night before and the morning. These instructions may differ based on the process.
• Quitting smoking many weeks, ideally months, before surgery is vital for improving tissue health and vascularity, and recovery

Surgery Details

The surgeon will use anesthesia to keep the patient comfortable during the surgery. A general anesthetic puts the patient to sleep during the procedure. Sedative drugs keep the patient awake yet calm, with a local anesthetic to eliminate discomfort.

During the operation, the surgeon makes small incisions around and behind the ear and a very small one beneath the chin. The surgeon seals the incisions and places a pressure dressing around the patient’s head and behind the chin after tightening the muscles in the neck and removing excess skin and fat.

After Surgery

Following the surgery, you may notice that your neck feels tight, although discomfort is usually not an issue. There may be some bruising, which will go away in a few weeks. Scars from the treatment are concealed behind the chin or around the curves of the ears.

Avoid carrying heavy objects (including children and dogs) for the first several weeks. Most neck lift patients notice that the discomfort, swelling, and bruises subside within two weeks, and the new neck contours will become obvious. The edema may take up to three months to subside.

Home Recovery

Recovery is critical to achieving the best possible results. You will be given information on how to care for your neck following surgery to achieve long-term outcomes and reduce scar development. Usually, neck lift patients take 5-10 days off from work for in-office operations. Your recovery period may change if you have another operation in addition to a neck lift. It is critical to follow the surgeon’s post-surgery recommendations properly:

• Avoid demanding exercises.
• Notify the surgical team promptly if any issue or unexpected change occurs, particularly indicators of infection such as fever, redness, severe discomfort, or pus at the incision.
• Maintain follow-up appointments.