neck lift
Neck lift is a cosmetic surgery to rejuvenate the skin of the neck. The skin of the neck, like the skin of the face, is sensitive and the effects of aging and wrinkles are easily visible in it, so it needs special care.
Just as face lift is used to rejuvenate the skin, neck lift is also a method to prevent neck skin sagging.
In this method, it is used by pulling the skin and muscles of the neck in order to make it smooth and narrow. Cosmetic surgeons usually perform this procedure for greater effectiveness along with other facial surgeries such as face lift or forehead lift.
Suitable candidate for neck lift
- People who have folds and wrinkles caused by aging in the neck.
- People who suffer from loose neck skin.
- Those who have excess fat under the chin and jaw and on the neck.
Types of neck lift methods
Neck lift is actually a set of methods used to rejuvenate the appearance of the neck. This surgery is performed under general anesthesia and local anesthesia. To choose one of the methods, it is better to consult your plastic surgeon. There are various methods to eliminate laxity and sagging neck skin, including:
- Cervicoplasty (Cervicoplasty): In this procedure, the plastic surgeon removes the excess skin of the neck by cutting and lifting it. In this method, the main goal is to remove fat and skin.
- Platysmaplasty (Platysmaplasty): It is a more extensive type of neck lift surgery. In this method, neck muscles are removed or replaced, and the plastic surgeon tries to eliminate the cut lines on the neck. The surgeon does this through liposuction or through a surgical incision.
- Liposuction: This method is used to remove excess fat in the neck and groin area.
- Botox injection: By injecting Botox into the neck muscles, wrinkles can be reduced and it creates a soft and smooth appearance, but this method is effective for about 6 months.
For which people is a neck lift suitable?
Usually, this surgery is suitable for people between 30 and 70 years old.
Neck lift procedure
At first, the patient is prepared by the plastic surgeon using one of the methods of anesthesia or anesthesia. After this step, the surgeon makes cuts on the desired part. Of course, the place and size of the cut depends on the amount of sagging skin in front and behind the ear or under the chin. After cutting the area, the surgeon now performs changes such as removing excess skin and fat, stabilizing the skin tissue and tightening the muscles on the neck. Finally, after finishing the work, the surgeon stitches the incisions.
After neck lift surgery
- A few hours after the surgery, you will be discharged if the condition improves.
- Pain, swelling and feeling stretched are completely normal.
- 3 to 4 days after the operation, visit and change the dressing.
- Do not bathe for 7 days.
- 5 to 7 days after the operation, it is time to remove the stitches. At the discretion of the surgeon, some of the stitches may not be removed and they will be removed a few days later.
- Be sure to cover your face until the specified time.
- Take prescription antibiotics and painkillers around the clock.
- After 10 to 14 days and after the wound is completely healed, apply a healing ointment to the surgical site.
- Keep the surgical incision area fully lubricated with prescribed ointments.
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