Neck lift is a surgical intervention performed to eliminate sagging and wrinkles in the neck area.
Neck lift operations can be performed together with face lift surgery or alone. At the same time, if there is excess fat in the neck area, liposuction can also be performed.
The classical neck lift technique is applied to patients whose skin is very deformed and has extensive wrinkles and sagging. In this technique, 2 cm incision is made the lower part of the chin. Through this incision, the tissues under the chin are accessed. In this way, the excess fat here is removed and the neck recovery and stretching process is carried out.
Neck lift surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia. During the surgery, excess skin and fatty tissue in the neck area are removed and the neck muscles are reshaped. The surgery takes approximately 1 to 2 hours and may vary depending on the patient's condition. After surgery, patients stay in the hospital overnight and the recovery process takes approximately 2 to 4 weeks.
- Before the application, the patient must share with his doctor all information about his health status, such as chronic or past diseases, genetic diseases, surgeries he has undergone, and medications he uses.
- Since neck lift surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia, eating should be stopped at least 6 hours before the surgery time.
- If the person is using blood thinners or similar medications before the surgery, they should stop taking them one week before the surgery under the supervision of the doctor. Medicines containing blood thinners may pose a risk of bleeding during and after surgery.
- It is recommended to quit habits such as smoking and alcohol at least 10 days before the surgery. Smoking prolongs healing time and impairs blood flow.
You may have pain the night after this operation. For your pain, You can use the painkillers recommended by Dr.Nejat. Since there will be swelling and edema on your face after neck lift surgery, Dr.Nejat may recommend edema relievers. You can reduce your pain and edema by using the medications recommended by Dr.Nejat. You should protect your neck area the sun before full recovery occurs. You can use high factor sunscreens for this. For the first 4 weeks, you should sleep at a 45-degree angle without turning your neck left or right.
Operation Time: 1-2 Hours
Anesthesia: General Anesthesia
Hospital Stay: 1 night
Return to Social Life: 3-4 Days
