To tighten the neck, a necklift involves making incisions behind/in front of the ears. Its aim is to smooth out the neck but won't produce the same results as a facelift. Continue reading to find out more. For people who are not at risk of developing facial wrinkles, this treatment is not recommended. This is not a good treatment for neck wrinkle-related issues.
Isolated neck lift
An isolated necklift is a type of surgery that involves reshaping the skin on the neck, without removing the whole face. It helps reduce excess neck fat and improves the appearance of your neck. The surgeon can adjust the platysma muscle's position and remove superficial fat. An isolated neck lift can also be performed depending on the type and location of the neck tissues. The procedure involves an incision behind the ear, with the neck skin tightened primarily behind the earlobes. The procedure typically takes 12 to 14 days off of work.
Mini-facelift
Mini-facelifts can be a common form of cosmetic surgery. They improve the appearance of the neck and do not require a full facelift. This type is performed most often on those aged between 35 and 64. Good candidates for this procedure are healthy, non-smokers, and without health issues that could affect the recovery time. Mini-facelifts involve fewer incisions. This procedure lifts only the midface, not the neck and brow.
T-Z Plastomy
T-Z plasty neck lifting is a relatively recent procedure that combines direct neck skin and fat excision with platysmaplasty. This tightens the muscles below the skin. Dr. Boynton makes an incision at the center of the neck. Then, Dr. Boynton removes excess skin from the neck and tightens the muscles beneath it. The rest of the skin is then redressed by careful suturing.
Liposuction
A neck lift procedure using liposuction to improve the appearance can improve your neck's appearance without having to undergo a facelift. The procedure is typically performed under local pain management and takes approximately 30 minutes. You can also use light intravenous sedate to provide additional comfort. The procedure can be performed without pain. The sutures that close small access incisions to the skin dissolve completely. The swelling and discoloration will slowly decrease. The camouflage make up can be worn by patients. They can return to their usual activities in three to four days. Patients are encouraged not to stop exercising or engaging in physical activity immediately after the procedure.