Neck Lift
As we age, gravity takes its toll on the tissues of the neck. The skin becomes loose and tends to sag, collecting fat deposits and jowling. The neck loses its overall youthful contours, and the jawlines loses its definition. A traditional neck lift is one way of correcting these problems. A neck lift will remove excess skin, stiffen skin and muscle tissue, lift and tighten jowls, reduce submental fat, and restore youthful curves to the neck. Rejuvenation procedures that can be performed in conjunction with a neck lift are: a brow lift, to correct a sagging or deeply furrowed brow, fat transfer, to add fullness to the lips and cheeks and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, or eyelid surgery, to rejuvenate aging eyes.
RECOVERY
Generally, it will be safe to return to daily activities after 2 weeks of proper recovery. Bruising and swelling are common for the first two days and will begin to fade after. Patients are usually up and about 1-2 days after surgery and bandages are removed on the second or third day. Patients can shower and wash hair normally after the bandages are removed. Keeping your head elevated 2-3 days after surgery will help reduce swelling. It is a good idea to be relatively inactive for the first week of recovery, but patients usually return to work in about 7 to 10 days. Energetic activities that elevate blood pressure should be avoided for several weeks. It is important to protect skin from the sun during the recovery period.