- Anesthesia Type: General Anesthesia
- Operation Duration: 2-5 Hours
- Duration of Hospitalization: 1 Day
- Sensitivity: 2-4 Weeks
- Return to Work Time: 3 Weeks
What is neck lift surgery?
- Neck lift surgery is a surgical procedure performed to restructure the wrinkling, sagging and loosening in the neck area and to gain a healthy and lively appearance.
- Neck lift surgery covers the entire neck area, starting under the chin.
- The skin, fat and muscle tissues in the neck area are stretched.
- Excess tissues are removed from the neck area.
Why does the structure of the neck region change?
- Loosening and sagging of the neck skin by losing its elasticity
- Loosening and sagging of the Platysma muscle in the neck
- Increased lubrication in the neck area
- Insufficient size of the chin
- Enlargement and sagging of salivary glands
How is neck lift surgery performed?
- It is performed under general anesthesia.
- It takes about 2-5 hours.
- An incision is made from the front of the ear to the earlobe.
- From here, it is continued with an incision behind the ear that turns towards the scalp.
- The neck tissue is pulled upwards.
- The skin tissue is fixed from the inside with the help of sutures.
- Excess skin tissue is removed.
- Replanting is performed.
- The sagging and stretched tissue is removed.
- The neck gains a tight and aesthetic structure.
What is the process after neck lift surgery?
- A drain is placed in the neck area to prevent bleeding.
- Drains stay for a few days.
- Stitches are removed within 5-7 days.
- Dressing is done regularly.
- Edema, bruises, pain and numbness may be experienced in the neck area.
- Edema will pass within 7-10 days.
- The bruise disappears in 2-3 weeks.
- Pain is controlled with medications given by the doctor.
- It takes approximately 6 months for the neck to fully heal and regain a healthy appearance.
Are scars visible in neck lift surgery?
- In neck lift surgery, the incision is not visible because it is opened behind the ear.
Can face lift surgery be performed together with neck lift surgery?
- Neck and face lift surgery can be performed together in line with the person’s most needs