Seeking treatment for banding, wrinkles, or sagging in the neck area? Look no further than our handy guide.
Many individuals focus on the face when it comes to rejuvenation, but many other areas, such as the neck and hands may also show telltale signs of ageing.
As we age, skincare concerns around the neck area can include:
A necklift surgery can address these issues and restore a youthful contour to your features. Learn more in our FAQ below!
What Do I Need To Do To Prepare For A Necklift?
While each patient’s case is different, your doctor may request that you:
Your surgeon will provide you intravenous sedation or general anaesthesia, depending on your requirements.
The traditional necklift provides more dramatic changes, and begins with an incision that begins in the sideburn area, and continues behind the ear, along the neck’s hairline, and to the other ear.
At this point, your surgeon will redistribute fat and tighten muscle if required. Once the contouring is completed, the skin is repositioned and trimmed as well. This procedure may be combined with liposuction for added contouring.
A less intensive liposuction procedure could include liposuction only, or a smaller incision only near the ear. This option provides less noticeable scars, but the trade-off is that patients should expect less dramatic results.
Other variants of the necklift include lifting only the skin, or repositioning both the muscle.
Other rejuvenation options for the neck and jaw include Thermage and laser therapy.
Neck lift recovery can involve wearing a supportive neck brace for some time, as well as taking approximately one week off work, and a complete recovery can take between 2-4 months.
A neck lift can significantly reduce the ageing process, but it cannot entirely stop it. In other words, your neck area will look significantly more youthful, but will also continue ageing normally from that point onwards.
How can I preserve my results? What can I do to keep my neck area youthful?
Whether you’ve just undergone a neck lift or you’re interested in preventive measures, it’s never too early or too late to start caring for the skin in your neck area. Most skincare products and publicity focus on the face area, but the neck area can be just as delicate and is often exposed to the elements and sun damage in the same way as the face is. To prevent damage, ensure that you use moisturizer and sunscreen regularly.
Considering a necklift or neck rejuvenation? Contact our board-certified plastic surgeons for a free consultation today! You can reach us at 250-868-9099 or through our online contact form.
Dr. Brian D. Peterson
Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
3320 Richter St #401, Kelowna, BC V1W 4V5
