What is a neck lift?
These are cosmetic surgical procedures performed to correct deformities in the neck area caused by aging, genetic factors, or weight gain and loss.
In what situations is a neck lift surgery performed?
The neck is located below the face and cheeks, extending from the jawline down to the shoulder level. With age, weight fluctuations, and gravity, the facial skin sags over the jawline. This distorts the oval shape of the face, creating a square appearance in the face and neck area. Furthermore, deep lines forming downwards from the corners of the mouth cause the skin in the neck to loosen and sag. The relaxation of the muscles under the neck creates vertical bands in this area. In common parlance, this is called “turkey neckThis condition, known as “chin fat,” causes fat accumulation in the chin area, blurring the neck angle. These deformities can be corrected with neck lift surgery. Neck lift surgeries, generally performed on individuals aged 40 and over, require experienced plastic surgeons to achieve successful results.
Why is a neck lift surgery performed?
Neck lift surgeries are performed to address aesthetic concerns such as sagging skin observed in weight loss, age-related deformities (in some individuals, sagging in the neck can occur even without aging due to skin type), and sagging around the jawline. These types of operations, also called facial rejuvenation surgeries, can be performed alone or separately from a complete facial aesthetic procedure.
What should be considered before surgery?
Nail polish, jewelry, and contact lenses should be removed before surgery. Patients are advised to quit smoking approximately 2-3 weeks prior to surgery. The use of blood-thinning medications and herbal teas should be discontinued. Patients should inform their doctor of any medications they need to take during their examination so that the treatment plan can be adjusted accordingly.
Procedures that can be performed with a neck lift surgery
- Stretching and removing excess skin.
- Tightening the muscle layer under the skin with sutures.
- Removal of excess fat from the neck area.
- Tightening the neck muscles by suturing them together.
- It is about highlighting the neck angle.
- Rope suspension applications
Are neck surgery procedures painful?
Neck lift and liposuction procedures are painless. While patients may experience tightness and pressure after neck lift procedures, these sensations disappear within 1-2 days.
How long do neck lift surgeries take?
Neck lift procedures take approximately 1.5-2 hours, while neck liposuction and suspension procedures take about 30 minutes.
What type of anesthesia is used in neck lift surgeries?
Neck and face lift surgeries are performed under general anesthesia. Depending on the extent of the procedure, it can also be performed under sedation or local anesthesia.
How is a neck lift cosmetic surgery performed?
In neck lift procedures, the surgical plan is determined according to the extent of existing skin sagging and the condition of the muscles. If skin elasticity is not lost and there is no sagging, liposuction is generally performed. In patients with partial skin sagging who do not want surgery, a thread lift (neck suspension) procedure can be performed. This procedure can be performed alone or in combination with liposuction surgery on the neck. If skin elasticity is lost, there is sagging skin and relaxation of the neck muscles, a neck lift or a face and neck lift surgery is performed.
- Face and neck lift surgeryA facelift is a procedure that involves tightening the skin of the face and neck by making an incision starting in front of the ear and extending, if necessary, to the area behind the ear and the inner scalp. If there are no problems in the neck area, operations performed with a scar only in front of the ear are called “short-scar facelifts.” If there is fat accumulation in the neck area, liposuction is usually used to remove the fat. If there is a turkey neck appearance, an incision is made under the chin to open the neck and suture the neck muscles together. This procedure makes the neck angle more defined. If the jawbone is receding, chin implants or fat injections can be used to make the neck angle more prominent. Additionally, marionette lines (wrinkles extending from the corners of the lips to the chin) are filled with fat injections or hyaluronic acid fillers. If the lower half of the face is fatty, the fat can be removed using liposuction to reduce its volume. Excess skin on the neck is cut away, and the resulting incision scars are concealed behind the ear or in the hairline, thus completing the procedure.
- Liposuction application in neck lift procedure
Liposuction, one of the neck rejuvenation methods, is applied to relatively young patients whose skin elasticity has not been lost. With this fat removal method, the neck area can be slimmed and the neck angle can be made more defined. Fat removed from fatty areas can be used to fill in the chin, jawline, and marionette lines.
- Neck lift procedure using threads for neck suspension and lifting.
This method is preferred by patients who want to avoid post-operative scarring. Applied to individuals with intact skin elasticity, this procedure involves suspending the neck skin in a hammock-like fashion using special threads removed through incisions made behind the ear after liposuction. If deemed necessary by the physician, chin augmentation and fat injections can also be included in this procedure.
What is the recovery process like after a neck lift operation?
The recovery process after neck lift surgery is quite rapid. The doctor usually discharges the patient the same day after the surgery. It is important that the bandage applied to the neck remains in place for the first few days. The patient can shower the next day.
Possible bruising in the neck area after cosmetic surgery will subside within a week, but it will take 2-3 months for the skin to fully recover. Doctors recommend regular neck massages during this period.
What kinds of problems can occur after neck lift surgery?
There may be some swelling and bruising in the neck area, but these will subside quickly. There may be bleeding under the skin in the neck; to prevent this, it is important to discontinue the use of blood-thinning medications before surgery. If persistent edema occurs, treatments such as lymphatic drainage massage and radiofrequency ablation can be beneficial.
How much do neck lift cosmetic procedures cost in 2021?
“Neck aesthetic surgery prices”, “neck lift prices 2022”, “neck lift surgery prices” are among the frequently asked questions by patients planning this operation. Numerous factors determine the cost of the surgery. The patient’s general condition, the quality of the equipment used, the hospital where the surgery is performed, and the knowledge, skill, and experience of your surgeon are some of these factors. You can obtain the most accurate information about neck lift surgery prices from your doctor during your examination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is a neck lift performed?
In neck lift procedures, the surgical plan is determined according to the extent of existing skin sagging and the condition of the muscles. If skin elasticity is not lost and there is no sagging, liposuction is generally performed. In patients with partial skin sagging who do not want surgery, a thread lift (neck suspension) procedure can be performed. This procedure can be performed alone or in combination with liposuction surgery on the neck. If skin elasticity is lost, there is sagging skin and relaxation of the neck muscles, a neck lift or a face and neck lift surgery is performed.
How is a neck lift surgery performed?
Depending on the extent of sagging skin in the neck and the condition of the muscles, the procedure involves making incisions either under the chin or behind the ear to repair and suture the muscles, remove excess skin, and tighten the skin. In some cases, liposuction can also be used to remove excess fat tissue.
Endoscopic neck lift
This procedure is preferred for patients with less severe excess fat and sagging skin. Performed with the aid of an endoscope, this procedure involves repositioning and fixing the neck tissues to their appropriate anatomical locations.
What is a neck lift surgery?
These are cosmetic surgeries performed to correct deformities, wrinkles, sagging, and muscle laxity in the neck area.
Non-surgical neck lift
In addition to surgical procedures and operations for neck lifts, methods based on focused ultrasound, radiofrequency, and laser technology can also be used. Your plastic surgeon will inform you whether these methods will be sufficient.
Neck stretching exercises
Neck stretching exercises are not related to neck aesthetics, but are performed to address musculoskeletal problems in this area. Exercises performed as recommended by physiotherapists help relax the muscles in this region and reduce any stiffness and pain.
