In some ways, a neck lift is like the neck's equivalent to a mini-facelift, except the focus is tightening the loose skin of the neck. Unlike a facelift or mini-facelift, it doesn't focus on the cheeks or face. People seek neck lifts to correct the appearance of the turkey neck and other issues.
A mini facelift generally targets the lower third of the face with the goal of tightening or removing excess skin around the chin, jawline, and neck (often referred to as “jowls”).
Facelift surgery is designed to treat skin laxity and drooping of the lower face from the cheeks to the jawline. On the other hand, neck lift surgery is known to create a smoother and more refined neck and chin without making any other changes to the face, depending on the patient's needs.
A neck lift, or platysmaplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to improve the signs of aging around the neck and jawline. This procedure could be a great option to eliminate the appearance of jowls because it removes the excess skin and fat from around the neck and jawline areas.
Mini Facelift – A mini facelift is similar to traditional facelift surgery in that it treats jowling by elevating and tightening facial skin and tissue, though it is typically reserved for individuals who have only a minimal to moderate degree of laxity.
In general, good candidates for mini facelifts are men and women in their mid to late 40s up to 60s or 70s. There is not a cut-off age, per se, but instead we look at one's overall health, mobility, and treatment goals.
Fat and excess skin may be removed or redistributed from the face. The underlying muscle and connective tissue are redistributed and tightened. If there's minimal skin sagging, a “mini” facelift may be done. This involves shorter incisions.
Most patients wear their compression garments for about two weeks after their facelift, neck lift, or neck liposuction procedures.
If there is a worse double chin after surgery, it may be from incomplete contouring or possibly swelling of the area. Your surgeon knows exactly what was done so it's best to check with your surgeon about possible corrections.
Receiving a neck lift is an excellent way to correct extra fat, wrinkles, and other aesthetic problems that affect the appearance of this area of your body. This procedure is very quick, and your neck is likely to look firm and youthful for a long time.
How much does a neck lift cost? The average cost of a neck lift is $5,774, according to the most recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This average cost is only part of the total price – it does not include anesthesia, operating room facilities or other related expenses.
During the procedure
A neck lift can be done with sedation and local anesthesia, in which only part of your body feels numb, or under general anesthesia. Liposuction is the most commonly used procedure.
Neck lift recovery is generally not painful. However, you may feel some discomfort. Most patients report feeling a tightness in their neck and not pain. Symptoms after neck lift surgery usually go away about 3 weeks after the procedure.
You must wear the chin strap continuously for the first two weeks after surgery except while eating and showering/cleaning incisions. The strap helps fight the forces of gravity immediately after surgery and helps improve any swelling.
In most cases, a mini facelift will last around ten years easily before another lift is needed. A full facelift can last approximately double that at twenty years. Many patients find that the results last even longer with a few more years for both the mini facelift and full facelift.
You can look literally a decade younger than before the mini-facelift, with useful definition restored to your chin, jaw, and lower facial area, and previously sagging skin tightened up. You'll simply see a much better version of you in the mirror each morning.
Neck lift scars, in most cases, are made behind the ears and under the chin. Neck lift surgery incisions are small, and once the procedure is complete, Dr. Myint will carefully close them to optimize the healing process. Most patients find their scars are barely noticeable.
Why? When the facelift is performed, the skin is tightened and it can flatten out the jowls because the skin is tighter. However, over time as the skin relaxes, the full fatty jowls will restretch out the skin and the jowls will reappear. Weight loss prior to face lift surgery is very important for these people.
The medical term for a neck lift is platysmaplasty. The procedure surgically removes excess skin and fat from the neck to address age-related wrinkling and creasing in this area, and provide a smoother, slimmer profile.
After neck lift surgery, patients can expect their bruising and swelling to go down within four to six weeks. It will take surgical scars around six months to a year to fade, although they will be hidden as carefully as possible by Dr.
Sleep with your head elevated: after neck lift surgery, you will experience some swelling and inflammation around the neckline. We recommend resting with your head propped up using several pillows. This can relieve the pressure from swelling and make sleep more restful.
After 48 hours, you can take the chin strap off to wash your hair. In the first week, only use baby shampoo and only apply conditioner to the ends of the hair so that you avoid the incision site. Use lukewarm water when you wash your hair.
Because a mini facelift is less invasive than a full facelift, most patients report feeling minimal pain and discomfort following their surgery. It is common to experience some slight bruising and swelling. However, these issues should dissipate within a few weeks.
Mini facelift scars are minimal
Traditionally, an incision is made in the hairline near the temples on each side. The incision goes in front of the ear, down the front of and hugging the earlobe area, then back to the lower scalp behind the ears.
Your face likely will be bruised and swollen. The swelling may get worse before it gets better, but it will probably go away in 1 to 2 weeks. After a few days you may get some bruises on your neck and chest.