Neck Lift

Neck lift is a plastic surgery procedure that is often performed together with face lift surgery. Neck lift is performed to tighten the skin in the neck area and correct sagging or loose muscles and tissues.

During a neck lift procedure, the surgeon usually removes the skin and fatty tissue in the neck area. Then, the skin is stretched and tightened again to tighten the loose muscles and tissues. The neck lift procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia and takes about 2-3 hours.

Neck lift is a popular plastic surgery procedure among people who want to eliminate the signs of aging and achieve a younger, fresher appearance.

How is Neck Lift Procedure Performed?

A neck lift is a surgical procedure and is usually performed in a hospital or surgical center. The details of how the procedure will be performed will be explained to you by your surgeon, but in general the procedure consists of the following steps:

1. Anestezi: Neck lift is usually performed under local anesthesia, but in some cases general anesthesia can also be used. Anesthesia prevents you from feeling pain and discomfort during the procedure.

2. Incision The surgeon opens the skin in the neck area with an incision. The incision starts at the earlobe area and extends to the jawline and then to the neck area.

3. Removal of skin and fat tissue: The surgeon removes sagging skin and excess fatty tissue in the neck area. This gives the neck area a firmer and more youthful appearance.

4. Tightening of muscles and tissues: The surgeon uses a special technique to tighten the loose muscles and tissues. This gives the neck area a firmer and more youthful appearance.

5. Stretching and suturing the skin: The surgeon pulls back the skin and uses sutures to close the incision. The sutures are placed in the earlobe area to preserve the natural contours of the skin.

6. Recovery: After the procedure is completed, the surgeon wraps the neck area with a bandage. Usually patients experience swelling and bruising for a few days. Your surgeon will give you post-procedure care instructions and regular check-ups will be performed to monitor the healing process.

The neck lift procedure usually takes about 2-3 hours and you can usually be discharged the same day. However, your surgeon will tell you how long you need to stay in the hospital after the procedure.

Who Can Have Neck Lift?

A neck lift can be performed on anyone who wants to eliminate the signs of aging and achieve a younger, fresher appearance. However, suitable candidates may have the following characteristics:

1. Age: Neck lift is generally recommended for adults aged 40 and over. However, it can also be performed at a young age.

2. Health status: A neck lift is performed on a healthy person. The procedure is not performed on people with serious health problems or infections.

3. Skin elasticity: A good candidate is someone with elastic and firm skin. Usually, the elasticity of the skin decreases during the aging process, so people with more elastic skin may get better results from the procedure.

4. Expectations: Before the procedure, the person should have realistic expectations. The surgical procedure can only tighten the sagging skin in the neck area, but does not affect other signs of aging (wrinkles, spots, etc.).

5. Smoking: Smoking can affect the healing process after a surgical procedure. Therefore, it is necessary to quit smoking at least 2-4 weeks before the surgical procedure.

To summarize, a suitable candidate is someone who is healthy, has elastic skin, has realistic expectations and is a non-smoker. However, you should always consult a plastic surgeon to assess whether you are a suitable candidate.