A Neck Lift Can Restore Vibrancy, Energy, And Shape To The Face

Patients who desire a neck lift may have noticed the effects of age and gravity on their face and neck or may simply want to improve their neck shape. Muscles and other tissues may slowly begin to droop, causing the individual's skin to sag, or perhaps an individual may simply desire to enhance neck shape and facial contour. Such factors may affect an individual's confidence, leading them to seek their own neck lift.

Neck lifts can help such individuals restore vibrancy, energy, and shape to the face. Plastic surgeons accomplishes such effects by tightening the skin and underlying tissues and resetting them to better fit the face. This not only helps to improve the physical appearance of the patient, but also restores self-confidence and respect to the patient.

A neck lift is a very individualized procedure in which your goals should be realistically determined and discussed with your physician. Together you will determine what specific procedures will be performed. A neck lift is often performed in conjunction with other procedures such as a face lift and chin augmentation to enhance the balance of the patient's facial features. Once your goals have been determined, you will set a date for this procedure and will be given instructions about how to prepare.

When the date for your neck lift has arrived, you should plan on the surgery taking an hour to several hours depending on which procedures you are having performed. During the operation, your surgeon will make an incision so that some of the fat and excess tissue beneath your neck may be removed. Excess skin is removed and the underlying muscle tissues are tightened. Special care is always taken to ensure that your neck is shaped to better fit your face. When the procedure is finished, your surgeon will close the incision and secure it place to that it can heal.

An incision is usually placed to be as inconspicuous as possible and then the opening is secured in place when the procedure is finished. All procedures are performed with anesthesia to minimize any discomfort or pain.

Recovery will usually require a few days before the patient is moving and a week to ten days should be allowed before returning to work. Some facial movements may be difficult for several days following the procedure, but pain is usually minimized by the use of an oral analgesic. Discuss with your cosmetic surgeon which procedure is best for you.