 What is a Neck Lift?
Platysmaplasty, or neck lift is a procedure used to remove sagging excess skin under the jaw line and on the neck or to tighten the muscle of the neck if it has begun to sag or separate. Patients having a Face lift will often have a neck lift as well.
What is the procedure for a Neck Lift?
A neck lift is an out patient procedure that normally takes 2 to 3 hours to perform unless it is being done in conjunction with other procedures in which case the time increases accordingly. Anesthesia will be administered via IV. In a “skin only” lift, you will have two incision under or behind the ear, excess skin is removed and remaining skin is redraped. If you are having a platysmaplasy as well you may have a small cut under your chin in addition to behind your ear. This will allow the surgeon to tighten the platysma muscle and improve the look of the neck area. Dr. Youssef will close your incisions with sutures. A pressure dressing will be placed around the top of your head to underneath your chin.
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What are the risks involved with a Neck Lift?
Neck lift risks may include: Anesthesia risks or complications, infection, Hematoma (collection of blood beneath the skin), Seroma (collection of fluid under the skin), neck tightness, numbness, scarring, deep vein thrombosis and heart and lung complications.
As with any surgery, the risks and possible side effects should be discussed thoroughly before committing to surgery.
What can I expect after my Neck Lift surgery?
You will need to take it easy for a few days after your surgery, oral medications will be given to control pain for the first few days. It is important that you keep your head and neck still after a neck lift. Your lower face and neck will get more swollen, and possibly a bit bruised, over the first 3 days after surgery. As the days go by, the swelling and bruises will dissipate.
This is part of healing. If you have excessive pain, redness, pus at the incisions, or other symptoms that do not appear normal, contact our office immediately!
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