Neck Lift
Is meant to correct the saggy neck skin as a result of aging or weight loss etc. It usually is a part of the lower face lift, which means tightening the skin of the neck and jowls.
Causes: aging, weight loss, excessive fat deposition and genetics.
Management: Problem – excessive fat deposition
- liposuction or sub mental fat dissection
- Skin excision – tightening using short scar technique; behind the ear
- Platysma band – sub mental incision and band resection or tightness
- Combined problems need combined approaches
Technique:
- Lateral approach through the periauricular incision.
- 2) Central approach for platysmal band correction and direct fat excision.
Most of the time, both approach in moderate to severe neck laxity - Liposuction of the sub mental fat pad.
- Surgery could only be one of the above techniques or all of them. It depends on the severity.
Post Operative Management:
- Cold compresses
- Avoid Pressure
- Drains
- Incision management with antibiotic cream
- Facial cleansing
Complications:
- Swelling, bruising, pain and numbness
- Infection, facial nerve injury
- Residual deformity
- Scarring
Neck Lift Con't...
How to improve the result:
- Realistic expectations
- Report any infection or healing issues
- Follow the instructions
- Your surgeon should know what you want and if he could do that for you. You need to know if he could do that for you.
- Pre-op consultation – a few visits to office
