To reshape the neck and tighten it, a neck lift involves making incisions behind or ahead of the ears. Its aim is to smooth out the neck but won't produce the same results as a facelift. Read on to learn more. This is not a recommended procedure for those who aren't susceptible to facial lines. However, it is not an effective treatment to treat neck-wrinkle-related problems.
Lift your neck by isolating it
An isolated necklift is a type of surgery that involves reshaping the skin on the neck, without removing the whole face. It reduces excess neckfat and gives a cleaner neck line. The surgeon can adjust the platysma muscle's position and remove superficial fat. Depending on the type of neck tissues, an isolated neck lift may also include the placement of a chin implant. The procedure involves a small incision under the ear. After that, the neck skin will be tightened mostly behind the ears. The procedure typically takes 12 to 14 days off of work.
Mini-facelift
Mini-facelifts are a common option for cosmetic surgery that improves the look of the neck, but not the full facelift. This type of procedure is often performed on those between the ages 35 and 65. Good candidates for this procedure are healthy, non-smokers, and without health issues that could affect the recovery time. Mini-facelifts have shorter incisions. They lift the mid-face and not the neck, brow or forehead.
T-Z plasty
T-Z plasty neck lifting is a relatively recent procedure that combines direct neck skin and fat excision with platysmaplasty. This tightens the muscles below the skin. Dr. Boynton makes the central incision and then trims the excess skin. With careful suturing, the remaining skin is removed.
Liposuction
Neck lift surgery with liposuction is a non-invasive procedure that can improve the look of the neck. The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes. It is usually performed under local anesthesia. You can also use light intravenous sedate to provide additional comfort. The procedure can be performed without pain. The sutures that close small access incisions to the skin dissolve completely. Afterward, swelling and discoloration will gradually go down. Camouflage makeup can be worn by patients and they can resume their normal activities within 3-4 days. Patients are encouraged to resume physical activity and exercise after this procedure.