A neck lift is surgical procedure that enhances or restores the youthful contour of the lower face. A defined transition between the chin, neck, and face are characteristic of youth and beauty. There are multiple surgical techniques that can be administered to provide a more attractive neck and lower face.
The Platysmaplasty
One technique is called a platysmaplasty, which involves removing a small part of the muscle that extends from your collarbone to the angle of your jaw. This approach is particularly effective when this muscle (the platysma muscle) is sagging. However, platysmaplasty will not correct conditions such as sagging facial tissue, sagging jowls, or excess neck skin.
The Lower Facelift
Another technique is a lower facelift, which can be combined with liposuction. This approach is beneficial for patients who exhibit excess neck skin and fat below the chin. People often refer to these conditions as a double chin or turkey neck. Incisions for a lower facelift are usually made in inconspicuous locations behind or around the ear. Skin is lifted and removed as necessary and a limited amount of excess fat is removed through liposuction.
Neck Lift Results
A neck lift can dramatically improve a person’s lower face and take years off their appearance. Although general anesthesia is preferred for this type of surgery, some cases may use I.V. sedation. After neck lift surgery, most patients experience soreness, some bruising, and a feeling of tightness in the neck. Recovery time is approximately two weeks, during which time a compression garment is worn to improve circulation, reduce swelling, and expedite the recovery process.
Neck lift surgery, and all cosmetic surgery procedures, are performed by Little Rock cosmetic surgeon Dr. Rhys Branman at Arkansas Surgical Hospital or in our in-office surgical suite. If you’re interested in learning more about the neck lift, or other procedures we offer to rejuvenate and enhance the lower face, call or email our Little Rock surgery office to schedule a consultation.
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