Surgial Neck lift at Tamiralife

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What is a surgical neck lift? A surgical neck lift is a cosmetic procedure that improves the appearance of your neck by removing excess skin and fat and tightening the muscles. Submental lipectomy or lower rhytidectomy are some of the other medical terms for a neck lift. As we age, our skin loses elasticity and gravity pulls down on the soft tissues of our face and neck. This can cause the formation of wrinkles, sagging skin, and jowls. A surgical neck lift can help to rejuvenate your appearance by improving the contours of your neck. The results of the neck lift procedure are long-lasting but it does not stop or delay the again process.

There are three main kinds of neck lift surgery and the treatment depends upon the problem experienced by the patient.

Platysmaplasty: In this, the surgeon will make incisions in front of and behind your ears to remove the platysma muscle. This type of neck lift is used to treat platysma bands, which are horizontal wrinkles that can form on the neck.
Cervicoplasty: The cervicoplasty or mini neck lift is recommended for patients with loose skin in the lower face and neck region or with excess skin caused due to weight loss or aging. The surgeon will make an incision under your chin and along your hairline to remove the excess skin.
Liposuction: Liposuction is often used in conjunction with other procedures to improve the contours of the neck. It can be used to remove excess fat from the neck and chin area.

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Anaesthesia

The first step of the procedure is anaesthesia administration. This will be either general anaesthesia, which will put you to sleep for the duration of the surgery, or local anaesthesia, which will numb the area being treated.

The incisions

The next step is to make the incisions. The type and number of incisions will depend on the type of neck lift you are having. For a platysmaplasty, the surgeon will make incisions in front of and behind your ears. For a cervicoplasty, the surgeon will make an incision under your chin and along your hairline. For liposuction, the surgeon will make small incisions in the skin and insert a thin tube, called a cannula, to suction out the excess fat.

The procedure

Once the incisions have been made, the surgeon will begin to tighten the muscles and remove any excess skin or fat. The incisions will then be closed with sutures or staples. After the procedure, you will be taken to a recovery room where you will be closely monitored. You may have drains in place to remove any excess fluids. You will likely experience some swelling and bruising which will resolve over the next few weeks. The Surgeon will give specific instructions on how to care for your incisions and drains. It is important to follow these instructions carefully to reduce the risk of infection.

You will likely be asked to stop taking certain medications, such as aspirin or other blood-thinning drugs, at least two weeks before your surgery.
You should also avoid drinking alcohol for at least a week before the procedure.
Follow a healthy diet as it helps in quick recovery.
Ensure to take at least one week off from your office work. You can also ask your physician how much time you would need for recovery.
If you are allergic to drugs or anaesthesia, you need to discuss this with your physician.

The risks associated with a neck lift include numbness of the skin, pain, swelling, and bruising. These side effects may last about ten days.
Some of the serious complications of a neck lift include infection, response to general anaesthesia, wrinkling of the skin, scarring, and permanent skin numbness.

The majority of people return to work within one to two weeks after the procedure.
If you are active in sports activities, you need to wait about three weeks to indulge in those activities.
It is advised to have an assistant or someone to help you the first day after surgery.
You need to keep your head in a position as recommended by your physician.

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