Due to aging and the body’s inability to resist gravity, some sagging and wrinkles occur in the body. These saggings pull down the facial tissues over time and distort the shape of the face. This tissue, which hangs down, accumulates in the neck area. It is possible to get rid of this appearance, which women do not like very much, with various aesthetic operations.
What are the Criteria for Neck Lift Surgery?
If the patient’s age is young, these fat deposits on the neck can be removed by liposuction. It is important that the patient is young and choosing a doctor and hospital for this procedure is very important. Because neck skin is thinner than other tissues. In men, this procedure is more easily performed as the neck skin is thicker. Neck lift surgeries are mostly performed as a continuation of face lift surgeries. If a good planning is done in neck lift surgery, the scars are hidden very well. This surgery is mostly a continuation of facelift surgery. In some cases, facial problems belong to the lower face. For this reason, neck lift surgery can be performed.
How is the operation done?
In classical surgery, the incision is made behind the ear towards the scalp. The face and neck skin is stretched upwards and the skin is fixed with stitches from the inside. Excess skin is removed and re-stitching is performed. In this way, wrinkles and sagging on the neck are removed. The neck becomes taut and aesthetically pleasing. Since the surgical incision is made behind the ear, it is not visible from the outside.
How Does the Process Work After Neck Lift Surgery?
Aesthetic neck lift operations should be performed under general anesthesia in a hospital with appropriate equipment and conditions. The operation time is around 1 and a half to 2 hours. A drain is usually placed under the neck to prevent blood flow. The drain stays for about 1 day. You can be discharged when the drain comes out. If an operation was performed under the chin after the operation, a bandage is applied under the chin. This bandage also stays for about 1 week. After the procedure, there may be bruising, swelling, pain and numbness in the neck area. These are all normal. Swelling, ie edema, decreases rapidly within 7-10 days. Bruising can last up to 15 days in sensitive individuals. It takes about 6 months for the skin to fully settle.