PLASTIC SURGERY | PLASTIC SURGERY

Neck Lift

Until recently, it was not possible to rejuvenate the neck region, where old age marks were observed. Whereas now, the neck area, which has loosened, sagged, wrinkled or got fat, can regain its youthful appearance. In addition to gravity, as the age progresses, the angle between the neck and the chin disappears with the occurrence of slackening and sagging in the neck skin as well. Often due to weight gain and loss, skin loosening occurs. As a result of this loosening, especially the lines in the forehead and mid-face region are displaced downwards. It is possible to apply aesthetic neck lifting operations alone or together with a face lifting operation.

HAVE THE IMAGE YOU WANT IN 3 HOURS

Neck stretching operations are carried out in a properly equipped hospital and under general anesthesia. Neck stretching surgery takes approximately 3 hours. During the operation, a drain is placed on the patient to prevent blood accumulation under the neck skin. The drain usually stays for 1 day after the operation, and when the drain is removed after 1 day, the person can leave the hospital. If an operation is made under the chin during neck surgery, a bandage is also applied under the chin. This bandage applied remains for about 1 week.

WHAT TO DO BEFORE THE SURGERY

You will be asked for a series of blood tests, chest/lungs film, and heart radiography for preoperative preparation. These results will be evaluated by the anesthesiologist, and if there is an obstacle to the operation, necessary measures will be taken to correct this. If you are smoking, if you are drinking alcohol, if you are taking a blood-enhancing drug or vitamin, definitely share it with your doctor. If you smoke, you should not smoke for at least 2 weeks before and after the surgery. Again, you should not follow an intensive diet program before the surgery, excessive diet may also reduce the potential for recovery. The surgery can be delayed in the presence of a cold or any infection. Please inform your doctor about your complaints that may show infection such as cough, sneezing, runny nose before the surgery.

HOW TO HAVE AN AESTHETIC NECK

The surgical incision made in the classical face lift surgery is extended from behind the ear to the scalp. The neck is stretched upward, separating the skin and muscles and fixed with internal sutures. The excess skin is cut out and sewn back. With this maneuver, wrinkles and sagging in the neck are corrected, the chin angle becomes evident, and a tense and aesthetic neck appearance is provided. Since the surgical incision is behind the ear, there is no visible scar when viewed from the outside. When there is excess fat in the lower part of the chin, loosening in the neck muscles and sagging due to these, it is also necessary to correct the jowl area.