Necklift
Indications:
- To remove the excess skin of the neck
- To smooth out the turkey gobbler appearance to the neck
- To tighten the neck and create a new jaw line
Description of the procedure:
- The operation is done under local or general anesthesia depending upon the extent of the procedure.
- Generally scars are placed in front of the ear and in the back of ear through the scalp.
- Occasionally, some prefer the scars to be centered in the mid portion of the neck to avoid any scars in the front of the ears.
- Both the subcutaneous layers and neck muscles are tightened and the excess skin is removed and re-draped.
Intended result:
- A more natural and youthful jaw line
Recuperation and Healing:
- The patient goes home with the head and neck wrapped in cotton dressing which are usually removed in 2 days.
- Sometimes drains are placed in the neck and are removed at the time the dressing is removed.
- Minimal initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication.
- Sutures are removed in 7 -14 days.
- Bruising and swelling decrease to 'socially acceptable' levels in 14-21 days.
- The final result is evident 4 -6 weeks or sooner with continued improvement for several months.
Additional procedures to enhance result:
Facelift
Endoscopic browlift
Upper and lower blepharoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Facial implants
Face Procedures
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