Nobody actually ’needs’ a neck lift but a neck lift properly done by an experienced and board-certified plastic surgeon can correct many of the more frustrating signs of aging and restore a natural and youthful appearance that can improve self-confidence and quality of life for appropriately selected patients. The most important consideration is finding an experienced and board-certified plastic surgeon that you can trust in order to determine your best options.
Neck Rejuvenation
Our neck lift in Toledo, also known as neck rejuvenation or lower rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that improves the signs of aging and restores youthful contours to the neckline, jaw area, and lower cheeks.
A neck lift can be done on its own or combined with other facial aesthetic procedures such as a genioplasty or chin implant to improve the jawline, chemical skin peel, and other facial aesthetic options. Despite the advances in many effective non-surgical aesthetic treatments, a neck lift can only be performed surgically and continues to be the most powerful and effective technique to rejuvenate lower facial aging.
THE PROCEDURE
What It Is
The loss of youthful features in the face and neck are typically the result of multiple factors including sagging skin and tissue, loss of volume and support, and thinning and deterioration in skin quality. The neck is also one of the first areas to reveal aging changes with muscle bands of the neck muscle (the platysma) developing with skin laxity, fullness, and fatty excess under the chin (the submental area) often referred to as the ‘double chin’ or ‘turkey wattle’ deformity, all of which results in loss of the attractive youthful contour of the neckline.
Many patients experience this neckline and lower facial changes earlier without significant aging in the upper face and therefore are not yet ready for a full facelift. In these situations, a neck lift in Toledo may be an excellent option to address these concerns and restore a more naturally youthful contour which reduces the signs of aging.
What It Treats
- Loose and sagging neck skin and tissue
- Excess fatty deposits in the neck and under the chin (submental fat)
- Lower facial jowls and loss of the youthful jawline
- Visible muscle bands (platysma muscle banding) at rest and with animation that disrupt neck contour
Benefits
- Youthful Appearance: Restores a natural and more youthful jawline and contour of the neck.
- Reduces Visible Muscle Bands: Repairs excess visible muscle bands (platysma banding) that are more noticeable with talking and animation.
- Removes Excess Fat: Removes excess fatty deposits and collections under the chin (’turkey wottle’) as well as the entire neckline.
- Reduces Jowls: Reduces lower facial jowling that disrupts the youthful jawline.
- Long-Term Results: When combined with EVOLV’s individualized medical skincare pre and post-surgical program, you can ensure your nick lift in Toledo restores a natural appearing and more youthful look.
OVERVIEW
Treatment Time
2.5 – 3 hours
Recovery Time
1.5 – 2 weeks
Anesthetic Type
General
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I ’need’ a neck lift?
Can I improve signs of aging in the neck without surgery?
EVOLV Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics offers many state of the art non-surgical options in addition to aesthetic surgery that can reduce the signs of aging and sun damage. These include Botox, ultrasonic liposuction, Kybella, lasers and light therapy, chemical peels, PRP micro-needling, advanced medical skin care, and many more. These options are often combined with a surgical plan such as a neck lift and lower facelift to provide more comprehensive and long-lasting results. The fact is that properly performed surgical neck lifts are in most cases the most effective and long-lasting aesthetic option and provide more natural results that cannot be achieved by any other treatment.
How much does a neck lift usually cost?
Neck lift or neck and lower facial rejuvenation costs will depend on many factors including the extent of the surgery, whether or not other ancillary procedures planned, the type of anesthesia, location of the surgical facility, and other considerations. You will be provided with a specific and itemized surgical quote from our EVOLV Patient Coordinator explaining and detailing all related costs.
Are all neck lifts basically the same?
Not at all. Neck lift and lower facelift techniques and approach can vary significantly depending on the training and experience of the plastic surgeon and each patient’s unique aging patterns and goals. Dr. Barone believes that a more comprehensive approach involving repositioning and supporting aging tissue, repairing platysma muscle bands, and restoring skin health rather than ’skin pulling techniques’ are the most effective methods to restore a long-lasting, balanced and youthful appearance without an ‘operated’ or unnatural look.
What is the expected recovery time after a neck lift?
Recovery or downtime after a neck lift procedure will depend on the surgical technique and the number and extent of accompanying procedures, which should be individualized. It is helpful to remember that ‘recovery’ is a process and goes thru stages. At EVOLV Plastic Surgery we have found that preparing and restoring optimal skin health with a personalized medical skin care program as well as extensive patient preoperative teaching and education, specific supplements for healing, in addition to post-operative lymphatic and sound wave massage, and LED phototherapy can significantly reduce downtime and improve results. Our professional staff will review expected recovery times with you to assist with your post-procedure planning.
How long does a neck lift last?
Neck and lower facelift results and longevity are very much affected by numerous factors. These include patient age and genetics, pre/post treatment overall health and lifestyle, surgical technique, and approach and, most importantly, post-operative skin and aesthetic maintenance treatments. In our experience, deeper tissue repositioning, platysma muscle repair and skin resurfacing provide the most natural looking and long-lasting neck and lower facial rejuvenation results. A personalized medical skin care program will be recommended after surgery and, along with aesthetic maintenance treatments, can extend youthful results far longer than traditional necklift and facelift operative techniques.
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