Neck lift, or platysmaplasty, is a specialized cosmetic surgery aimed at removing loose, sagging skin from the neck area. This procedure can be performed alone or in conjunction with a facelift to achieve a harmonious and youthful appearance. It's particularly beneficial for those who notice an imbalance between the rejuvenation seen in their face post-facelift and the persistent sagging in the neck muscles.
Upon your visit to Cutis Hospital, our experts will assess the condition of your neck in relation to your face, cheeks, and nose to tailor a surgical plan that best suits your needs. To ensure a safe surgery with minimal bleeding, patients are advised to cease the intake of blood-thinning medications like aspirin several weeks before the procedure.
During the surgery, incisions are strategically made either under the chin or behind the ears, based on the amount of excess fat and the degree of correction required. Specialized instruments are used to either realign or remove parts of the neck muscles, effectively tightening the middle section of the neck. The skin is then carefully sutured and a bandage is applied. In some cases, an elastic bandage might be wrapped around the neck and head to support and expedite the healing process.
The neck lift surgery usually takes about two to three hours to complete. If combined with a facelift, additional time may be required to ensure a seamless aesthetic transition. Post-surgery, patients might experience some numbness in the treated area, which typically subsides within a few days. Most patients are able to resume normal activities within a week, though it's recommended to avoid strenuous exercises and heavy lifting for a period to ensure optimal healing.
This complete and minimal approach at Cutis Hospital assures that you receive the best possible care and results that not only enhance your appearance but also boost your confidence with lasting effects.
Neck lift is a procedure of removing the saggy skin from the neck. The sagginess of the skin may occur due to aging, may be the result of significant weight loss, or simple hereditary. The sagging and wrinkling of the neck will be dislodged from this surgery.
Neck lifting is done under the administered anesthesia. The regional anesthesia is required for the surgery. Incisions are made in front of the earlobe and loops under and behind the neck. If the platysma muscles is also be tighten then there need one more incisions under the chin. The surgery may involve a small incision under the hairline behind the neck depending on the techniques used by the surgeons. The excess skin is removed away from the neck and the tissues are repositioned during the surgery. All the incisions are closed and bandaged.
The good candidate for neck lift should be non smoker and having good health. He should have positive and realistic expectations for the outcome. And the person who has sagging of neck is also considered right for the surgery.
Your expectations should be realistic. You should have a strong and positive desire to undergo the neck lift surgery.
Risks and complications in the surgery include unfavorable scaring, excessive bleeding or hematoma, death of tissue, blood clots, changes in sensations or intense itching, skin discoloration, persistence edema(swelling), skin counter irregularities, recurrent looseness of skin, and need for additional surgery.
Most patients can return to their non strenuous work after 5-10 days. However, for the first several weeks after the surgery, you should avoid bending over, lifting heavy objects and even turning from side to side. These guidelines can vary from person to person depending on person’s health, techniques used and other variable factors.
Neck lifting surgery includes the surgeon’s fees, the anesthesia cost and the hospital charges as well. It varies from person to person, surgeon to surgeon and hospital to hospital.
We provide effective surgical and non-surgical treatments for all parts of the body. At Cutis Hospital, our cosmetic and plastic surgery team is committed to giving patients safe and high-quality care.
