A Tighter Neck with a Neck Lift

Some people develop a sagging neck due to excess weight, ageing or weight loss. Do you suffer from a gradually sagging neck or are you bothered by your double chin? A neck lift is a beautiful and natural solution to rejuvenate your neck. The skin on your neck becomes tighter, giving you a younger and fresher appearance.

A neck lift corrects the excess skin on the neck, also known as a turkey neck. With a turkey neck, the sharp angle between the neck and jaw has disappeared and there is an excess of sagging skin. This excess skin is corrected by a neck lift, and the procedure proceeds as follows:

1. The surgeon makes an incision that runs from just in front of the ear to behind it.
2. Through this incision, the plastic surgeon can access the muscles. The muscles in the neck that have become too loose are tightened.
3. Once this lower layer has been corrected, the skin can be pulled taut over it.
4. An incision is made just below the chin, and here the muscles are sutured together. Excess skin is also removed here.
5. The excess skin has been removed and the turkey neck is gone.

The first results of a neck lift are immediately visible once the bandage can be removed after the treatment. After approximately 1 to 1.5 months, the result of the operation is optimal. Because incisions are made, scars will initially be visible. They often go unnoticed because the plastic surgeon places the scars along the skin lines. A neck lift does not prevent skin ageing — it is a temporary solution. How long it takes before the skin of the neck returns to its previous condition also depends on your lifestyle. Smoking, excessive sun exposure, stress and weight loss will cause the previous situation to return more quickly. Expect an improvement lasting 5 to 15 years. Once you have fully recovered from the operation, exercising regularly, eating healthily and not smoking will help keep your neck looking taut for as long as possible.

In a neck lift, the plastic surgeon uses almost the same technique as in a facelift. The main difference, however, is the area that is lifted. In a facelift, mainly the hollow cheeks and the skin of the neck are lifted. This requires a longer incision that runs in front of the ear along the hairline towards the temple. When lifting the neck, only the skin of the neck and the underlying muscle structures are lifted. A neck lift can tighten the jawline slightly, but this procedure has no effect on the rest of the face.

Every operation carries risks. No matter how carefully the surgeon works, the risk of infection or post-operative bleeding is always present. Scars may also be somewhat thicker and wider. This is a natural response of the body that varies from person to person. The sensation in the skin of the cheek is often disturbed for months. Would you like more information about a neck lift? You are always welcome to contact us by filling in the contact form or by calling 023 544 7974.