Neck Lift Surgery

One of the problems that women complain about especially with the effect of gravity with the advancing age is the sagging of the under-jaw area. Sagging, which also occurs due to weight gain and loss and genetic factors, can be recovered in a short time with neck lift surgery. The under-chin area has a more tense and aesthetic appearance with the neck lift operation applied with different techniques. Different neck lift applications determined according to the degree of deformations are often performed together with the face area. Face and neck lift surgery may also cause problems in the under chin area and these are eliminated together. In this way, a more aesthetically effective image is obtained.

Surgical Method

Neck lift surgery is the process of stretching the muscles under the skin with stitches by taking the loosened skin formed under the neck. In this way, the neck angle, which is even more pronounced, provides a more aesthetic appearance in the person. Different methods can be applied for neck lift operations. These methods include surgical neck lift surgery, non-surgical cobweb method, mesotherapy method containing hyaluronic acid, therapy method, secret, and PRP. The price of neck lift surgery also varies according to these methods used.

Non-Surgical Method

The non-surgical neck lift, known as cobweb operation, is a neck lift without surgical intervention. It is a very comfortable alternative especially for those who are afraid of surgery and want to perform a neck lift without surgery. The rope is placed in the lower layer of the skin with the help of thin-tipped needles as needed by the patient. In this method, which is painless and occurs in a short time, the body reacts to the ropes and increases collagen production. The formation of elastin accelerates, stretching the neck area and starting to take shape. Immediately after the non-surgical neck lift, social life can be easily returned.

Post-Neck Lift Procedures

Some situations that need to be considered in the days after neck lift provide a more comfortable process.

Preoperative

• It is necessary to stop smoking and not to use aspirin 3 weeks before neck lift aesthetics.
• Especially in the last week before surgery, it is important to stop all drugs that will cause blood watering.
• Multivitamin pills containing substances such as ginseng, Gingko Biloba, co-enzyme Q are among those that should not be used before surgery.
• It is also necessary to avoid herbal teas and products such as green tea, cherry stalks, flaxseeds in this process.

Postoperative

• After neck lift surgery, the patient return to daily life after an hour of rest at clinic.
• The area where the surgery takes place should not be touched with water for 48 hours.
• 7 days after the operation, patient has first check-up and swelling and bruises gradually begin to recover.
• It is important to protect against the sun’s rays for 3 months after surgery. It should not be exposed to direct sun and protective products should be used.
• Neck massage is recommended for patients for 3 months to recover the surgical area faster.

Problems That May Occur After Stretching Surgery

After surgery, there may be some problems that are usually short-term.

Swellings and Bruises

The most common condition after face and neck lift surgery is swelling and bruising. However, these are reactions that can happen in every surgery and usually begin to improve within 2 weeks.

Bleeding

Some patients may experience early bleeding. This is a situation that needs to be taken seriously. It is necessary to make sure that blood pressure remains low at all times during and after surgery.

Prolonging the Recovery Process

In some patients, neck thinning and softening occurs in a slightly longer period. In such cases, auxiliary methods such as radiofrequency, deep tissue ultrasound, lymph drainage massage are used.

Lower Lip Movement Weakness

After face and neck lift surgery, sometimes weakening of lower lip movements may occur. This can sometimes take 2-3 days, sometimes 1-2 weeks. But this is a temporary situation that should not be feared.

Is Neck Lift Surgery Permanent?

After the neck lift operation, the body continues to age. Therefore, over time, slight sagging will be observed due to aging and gravity in the body. Ideally, with neck lift surgery, very noticeable deformations are repaired and subsequent sagging occurs more slowly if attention is paid. According to the skin type, the permanence of neck lift surgery varies. Sagging is more common on thick and oily skin. The skin of those with a thin skin structure will be deformed later.