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For many patients, the neck is the first place that starts revealing your age. You can cleanse and moisturize, massage and exfoliate, but your neck’s aging process can’t be slowed. As time and gravity take effect, the aging signs on the neck might include sagging skin, banding ligaments, loosened muscles, and drooping fat deposits called jowls. With a multi-faceted approach that will address all of these common aging symptoms, a neck lift surgery can correct these concerns before they advance to become problems.
Candidates for Neck Lift Surgery
When it comes to neck lift surgery, both men and women can be considered good candidates for surgery. The aging process can cause sagging and a loss of definition, fat accumulation can occur under the chin, and the skin will loosen. Weakened neck muscles will lead to the appearance of vertical bands. Some of these symptoms should be beginning or established when you seek neck lift surgery as an anti-aging strategy.
If you’ve found yourself noticing your neck and not liking what you see, it might be a good time to schedule a neck lift consultation. To be considered a good candidate for surgery, you should be in good overall health, be a nonsmoker, and have realistic ideas about what surgery can do to help you achieve your desired results. The neck lift procedure is a surgery and should be treated seriously. For the right patients, however, it can create dramatic improvements to the neck area and the patient’s perceived age.
All About Neck Lift Surgery
Neck lift surgery typically lasts two to three hours and can be performed in a surgeon’s office facility as an outpatient procedure. Your surgeon will determine the anesthesia used during your procedure, which may be general or local combined with a sedative.
The procedure begins with incisions made under the chin and/or behind the ears, to allow the surgeon access to the skin, muscles, and fat deposits that need to be corrected. Next, the neck muscles will be removed or tightened. Excess skin will be trimmed and lifted to provide a smoother contour to the neck. Any excess fat deposits will be removed, sometimes using liposuction techniques. Often, neck lift surgery is performed with a facelift to create an optimized and more youthful look.
Preparing for Neck Lift Surgery
Start planning your neck lift surgery with a board certified plastic surgeon for your best results. He’ll walk you through the process, discuss the changes that need to be made, and talk about what to expect from surgery and recovery. You should be prepared to stop smoking, if applicable, disclose information about your medical history and your current medication and any supplements you take. As your surgery date approaches, concentrate on keeping yourself healthy enough for surgery with a balanced diet, regular exercise, and washing your hands frequently.
In planning for the day of your surgery, arrange to spend at least one week off from work for recovery. Take care of last minute errands and household chores before your surgery so that you’ll be able to rest and relax enough to heal. Have a friend or family member drive you to and from your procedure since you won’t be able to do this on your own. Create a recovery space that is well stocked with comfortable clothes, nutritious snacks, water, and entertainment, as well as any medical supplies your doctor suggests. Don’t forget to pick up your prescription for pain medication before your surgery, to!
Get Started With Your Neck Lift Planning Today
If it sounds like you’re ready for a neck lift procedure, begin your planning process with the right plastic surgeon for the job. Visit Renu Med Spa and Plastic Surgery to speak with founder and Medical Director Dr. Philip Schoenfeld, a board certified facial plastic surgeon with experience in anti-aging treatments and other surgical procedures. He takes a keen interest in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, having practiced in Washington, DC since 1994. A proven track record for excellence and a personal dedication to excellence and aesthetics have earned him a significant reputation among his peers. He was voted one of America’s Top Doctors in 2013 by Castle Connolly. Contact the Renu Med Spa and Plastic Surgery, located at 5454 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1625 in Chevy Chase, Maryland, by calling (301) 652-RENU (7368).
