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The neck lift, also referred to as platysmaplasty and submental platysmaplasty, is a plastic surgery procedure designed to minimize the appearance of loose, sagging skin in the neck area and below the jaw line. Individuals with a fleshy neck, jowls, neck banding, or a turkey waddle may seek this procedure. The neck lift is often combined with a face lift, though patients should be aware that neither procedure addresses the area above the brow or around the eyes. These areas are better treated with a brow or forehead lift or blepharoplasty. Patients seeking a complete transformation may undergo these four procedures in conjunction with one another. In addition, laser resurfacing can be performed to increase facial rejuvenation and wrinkle removal.
To be a candidate for a neck lift, individuals should be in good health and free of any active diseases or pre-existing medical conditions. In addition, patients should be realistic in their expectations for the outcome of the surgery. Because communication is essential to achieving a patient’s goals, patients must be able to convey their desires to the surgeon. By discussing your goals in detail, you and your surgeon can reach an understanding about what can realistically be accomplished.
Patients undergoing any cosmetic procedure must be mentally and emotionally stable. Patience and stability is required for this operation and the healing period. A lull or depression sometimes occurs after surgery and this can develop into a more serious issue for patients with pre-existing emotional problems.
If you’re interested in a neck lift, be sure to check out the backgrounds and credentials of several surgeons before making an appointment for a consultation. During the consultation, you should discuss your goals with the surgeon and be sure to inform him or her of your full health history including whether or not you smoke and any vitamins or medications that you are taking. Patients who do smoke should seriously consider quitting beforehand as smoking can significantly decrease healing.
The surgeon will take into account your concerns and complaints and describe the various looks that can be achieved, the amount that can be removed, and the amount of tightening you can expect. The particular technique, such as the Corset platysmaplasty, the Hammock platysmaplasty, or the mini-platysmaplasty, will be described along with the incision placement and the potential risks or complications.
The neck lift may be performed with general anesthesia, light sleep sedation, twilight, regional, or even an oral sedative and local anesthesia for less extensive procedures. The type of anesthesia and the associated risks should be discussed prior to surgery. Patients receiving deep general anesthesia should be sure check that the anesthesiologist is certified.
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