A neck lift is a procedure where the neck is reshaped and tightened by making incisions behind the ears or in front. While it will smoothen the neck, the results won't be as dramatic as a facelift. Read on to learn more. If you are not susceptible to facial wrinkles, this procedure is not recommended. This procedure is not recommended for treating neck-wrinkle issues.
Neck lift is an isolated procedure
An isolated necklift is a type of surgery that involves reshaping the skin on the neck, without removing the whole face. It helps reduce excess neck fat and improves the appearance of your neck. The surgeon can move the platysma muscle and remove excess fat. Depending on your neck tissues, an individual neck lift might also include the placement a chin implants. The procedure involves an incision made behind the ear. The neck is then tightened by pulling the skin behind the earlobes. The procedure generally takes between 12 and 14 days to complete.
Mini-facelift
Mini-facelifts can be a common form of cosmetic surgery. They improve the appearance of the neck and do not require a full facelift. This procedure is common for people between 35-65 years of age. The best candidates for this procedure include healthy people who are not smokers and have no health issues. Mini-facelifts are performed with shorter incisions. The procedure lifts the middle of the face, not the neck or brow.
T-Z Plastomy
T-Zplasty neck lift is a new procedure that combines direct excisions of neck fat and skin with platysmaplasty. This tightens skin muscles. Dr. Boynton makes the central incision and then trims the excess skin. The remaining skin is redressed with careful suturing.
Liposuction
Neck lift surgery with liposuction is a non-invasive procedure that can improve the look of the neck. The procedure usually takes about 30 minutes and is performed under local anesthesia. Additional comfort can be provided by intravenous light sedation. The procedure itself is relatively painless. The small access incisions that are closed by sutures dissolve quickly. The swelling and discoloration will slowly decrease. Camouflage makeup can be worn by patients and they can resume their normal activities within 3-4 days. After the procedure, patients are encouraged to continue exercising and physical activity.