Neck Lift

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Excess skin and fat in the neck can make us look older and even hamper our fashion choices – from wearing turtlenecks to plunging necklines. Age often causes the neck to droop and jowls to form, robbing us of a youthful appearance. Weight loss can also contribute to hanging, loose skin and muscles in the neck.

Neck lift can remove excess skin, fatty tissue from the neck and tighten neck muscles to re-define the jaw & neckline. This procedure is more often performed on adults 40 years of age and older and can compliment other facial procedures such as facelift, mid facelift or liposuction of the neck.

Who is a candidate for a neck lift?

• Those that have sagging, hanging, neck skin and slack neck muscles.
• Those that are undergoing a facial procedure that can be complimented with neck lift.

How is a neck lift performed?

• Neck lift is performed through a small incision under the chin or through minimal incisions behind the ears.
• In conjunction with a facelift, the neck muscles are tightened and loose skin is lifted and re-draped over the neck and jaw line.
• When a neck lift is performed separately from a facelift, the neck muscle is tightened through incisions behind the ears with the excess skin removed.

How will I look and feel after surgery?

• Neck lift will leave you with temporary swelling, pain, bruising, tightness, soreness and fatigue.
• Patients are required to keep their head still, avoiding turning or twisting for the first few days.
• Aging and weight gain can alter the results of surgery over time.

When can I get back to my everyday routine?

• You can get back to some activities within one to two weeks following surgery.
• More strenuous activities should be avoided for 4 to 6 weeks.

Neck lift can correct the unwanted changes that come with age or weight loss. It can also compliment the facelift and facial liposuction procedures by re-defining the jaw line and helping to create a younger, stronger facial appearance.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE

• There are risks associated with any surgical procedure.
• The specific risks and suitability of each procedure for a given individual can only be determined at the time of consultation. 
• Minor complications that do not affect the outcome may occasionally occur.
• Major complications are rare.
• Your plastic surgeon will review any and all risks and benefits with you during a private consultation.