The neck is one of the first areas to show the signs of aging. In addition, extreme weight loss can leave the neck area very loose and uncharacteristic of the new body proportions. Neck lift surgery is one of the most effective ways to lift and rejuvenate the neck for a youthful appearance. This facial cosmetic surgery is often combined with a facelift or other plastic surgery procedures, although it can be performed alone.
Some neck lift patients who come in from Dearborn, West Bloomfield, and Detroit may opt for a combination of procedures that target sagging neck skin, underlying fatty tissue, weakened neck muscles, and low jawline definition. What are your neck treatment options? Is it the excess fat, sagging skin, or muscle that is causing your aesthetic concerns? Learn more about neck lifts:
expectations
What to expect for your Neck Lift surgery?
Anesthesia
Usually local with IV sedation.
Length of Surgery
Approximately 3 hours.
In / Outpatient
Generally out-patient in our accredited on-site surgery center.
The Neck Lift Procedure
Most of the procedures utilized for improving the neck are performed through an incision placed under the chin and an incision in the back of the ears. To achieve the desired result and improve the neck and jawline, a combination of procedures is necessary to help tighten and realign the muscle tissue (platysmaplasty), and remove excess skin and fatty tissue (submental lipectomy). In younger patients, where there is only localized fat under the chin and muscle tightening is not necessary, liposuction can be used. After the fat is removed by suction, the skin usually shrinks to the new contour of the neck. A cervicoplasty is performed when there is too much excess skin that cannot be removed by incisions under the chin or behind the ear. This procedure involves additional incisions on the neck and is usually only performed on men.
3-4 Weeks
How long is Neck Lift recovery?
Back to work: 10 to 14 days. Strenuous activity: 3 to 4 weeks. Bruising: 2 to 3 weeks. Must limit exposure to sun for several months.
What Are the Risks?
No surgical procedure is risk-free, and that includes cosmetic surgery like neck lift surgery. During your consultation with one of our surgeons, they will review the risks so you can make an educated decision.
Neck Lift Surgery in Bingham Farms, MI
With an established track record of 90 years, an accredited facility, and thousands of satisfied patients throughout Dearborn, metro Detroit, Michigan, and the U.S., the Straith Clinic has earned an excellent reputation for cosmetic surgery of the face and body. Call us today at 248-270-5272 or send us an email to schedule a consultation during which you can discuss our facial and body services and tour our facility, including our on-site operating room.