Neck lift is a cosmetic procedure that can enhance the appearance of your neck. Neck lift helps in tightening your skin and underlying muscles. Neck lift treatment can improve the contour of the jaw line. Neck lift treatment can be performed in combination with liposuction, face lift and cheek lift. In few cases neck lift treatment can also be a stand-alone procedure that can be used to improve your features.
Candidate for Neck Lift
Neck lift treatment is considered in the following conditions:
- When you have a turkey wattle that will make you look much older than your age
- When your neck is too fat
- In case where the distinct jaw line is lost
- When you have excess skin and wrinkles on your neck.
- When your neck has developed folds and lines
Neck Lift Procedure
Liposuction is generally considered in case when minimal contouring is required. Neck lift is a step wise procedure that involves the following steps:
- Initially incisions are made under your chin or behind your ears depending on the procedure that you have chosen for treatment.
- Patysma muscle is tightened and sewn together as the shoelaces are clinched.
- Excess skin and fat present in your neck region is carefully trimmed during this procedure.
- Tissues and skin in the neck region are repositioned and secured with sutures.
- Incisions are closed and drains may be placed before using the bandages.
Platysmaplasty is used in very rare conditions where platysma muscles are tightly sewn together to improve and create a smooth contour.
Preparation for Neck Lift Treatment
Neck lift treatment requires prior preparations. Your cosmetic surgeon might ask you to do the following:
- Stop smoking minimum six weeks before undergoing neck lift surgery to promote better healing.
- Avoid usage of aspirin and certain other anti-inflammatory drugs that can increase bleeding. Herbal medications also increase bleeding in few cases.
- Hydration is required before and after the surgery for safe recovery.
Aftercare and Recovery
Soon after the surgical treatment, you will have bruises on your neck and it makes you feel tight and numb. The bruising will heal in 4-5 days but the feeling of numbness and tightness will remain for several months till the complete recovery.
The results of neck lift surgery will be long-lasting and does not require longer hospital stay. Neck lift surgery cost is reasonable at South Delhi Cosmetic clinic. Neck lift plastic surgery is a common cosmetic surgery in Delhi that can be performed by any cosmetic surgeon in Delhi.
Dr. Surender Chawla is the best cosmetic surgeon in Delhi who can perform cosmetic procedures in Delhi with successful results. The cosmetic surgery prices vary based on the treatment and patient conditions.
