Neck Lift Surgery

As the age progresses, sagging and sagging occur in the neck skin as well as in the face area. Thus, the angle between the neck and the chin disappears. The skin under the neck loosens at an earlier age in those who gain and lose a lot of weight, and those with a small lower jaw and back. In overweight people, oil is also added to the abundance of skin in the area under the chin, which we call common mouth and jowl. In such cases, neck lift aesthetics are applied to people. 

 

​Neck Lift Aesthetics

As the age of the person progresses, wrinkles and sagging can be seen in the neck area as well as wrinkles in the face area. Therefore, neck stretching surgery is required. This situation, which is not only dependent on age, can also be caused by rapid weight gain. People who have deformation in the neck area, people with wrinkles, sagging and loss of form in the neck, people with sagging salivary glands in the neck area can have this surgery. 

Neck lift surgery is actually referred to as aesthetic surgery. Face lift surgery and neck lift surgery are almost the same procedures. If there are these problems in the face area (sagging, wrinkles, etc.), the operation performed together will be more effective. Neck lift types can be listed as: Surgical neck lift, non-surgical spider web aesthetics, Ultherapy, Hyaluronic acid-containing mesotherapy, secret applications. Neck lift surgery is generally applied to people over the age of 55. 

Surgical Neck Lift: In the procedure that can be performed as general anesthesia, an incision is made on the jaw line starting from the front part of the ears to the back of the ear and towards the hair part. In this way, the sagging and losing muscle structure is tightened, the excess fat and skin tissues are removed and reshaped and stitched. Depending on the patient's condition, he/she may need to stay in the hospital for 1 day. With the Spider Web Aesthetics, very effective and positive feedback is obtained in the neck lift procedure. This procedure is applied without surgery. Depending on the degree of defect in the neck area of the person, a fine-tipped needle is placed in the subcutaneous tissue. Accordingly, the skin is stretched and the applied area begins to form over time. After the procedure, daily life continues. 

 

​Neck Lift Surgery and Before

Before the Neck Lift Surgery, a set of blood tests, lung film and heart chart are requested from the person. These results are examined by the anesthesiologist whether there is an obstacle for the operation. Neck lift surgery is performed in a similar way to classical face lift surgery. If there is no obstacle, the appropriate day and time for the surgery is determined. An incision is made that extends from the front of the ear to the earlobe and then turns behind the ear. In this way, the facial and neck skin is freed and the soft tissue of the face, which indicates the mimic muscles, is hung upwards thanks to the stitches. The excess skin in this section is removed and sutured to the incision in front and behind the ear. The excess area under the chin is called jowl. During the procedure, this area is also taken, and bands are placed perpendicular to the neck area and a horizontal incision of 3-4 centimeters is pasted from the chin area. Ameliyat genel anestezi ile yapılır. Surgery is a very comprehensive operation. Since other parts of the face are also intervened, it can be performed in 5-7 hours. 

Before surgery, drugs that cause bleeding or increase bleeding should be avoided. If you are a smoker, you should stay away from smoking about 3-4 weeks before the surgery. Since the hair cannot be dyed for 1 month after the operation, the hair can be dyed at least 1 week before the operation. Long hair will be a suitable situation to hide dressings. 

 

​Things to pay attention to After Surgery

Although neck lift surgery seems to be a very easy procedure, there are some situations that need to be considered after surgery. If these situations are not taken into consideration, some problems may arise. After the surgery, the doctor will give some recommendations. By applying these suggestions, it will both speed up the healing process and provide a more painless process. 

• You are discharged 2 days after the operation.
       is useful to use sunglasses after discharge.
• Sunscreen and a hat should be used for 6 months.
• Skin care should be applied approximately 2 weeks after surgery.
• If the neck area is not moved too much, the pain sensation will be less.
• One day after the operation, the drains placed in order to prevent the accumulation of fluids behind the ear are removed.
• After the surgery, the healing process can be accelerated by making an ice complex.
• Sutures on the face and eyelids are removed in the week after the operation. On the 10th day, metal stitches in the hair are removed.
• You can take a shower 2 days after the operation.
• You should be more sensitive when applying make-up and combing the hair.
• Alcoholic beverages should be avoided for 1 month after the operation.
• Sauna and steam bath should be avoided for approximately 2 months.
• It is necessary to go for a check-up 1 month after the operation.
• In order to prevent the accumulation of blood on the skin in the neck area, the drains inserted in the surgery are removed 2 days later and discharged.
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