As we age, different areas of the face and neck are affected differently. Some people develop wrinkling and sun damage in their entire face and neck. Some people seem to lose facial fat, while others accumulate fat in the neck and maintain good skin tone. Others may develop more exaggerated signs of aging in their neck. Neck rejuvenation surgery can provide dramatic results, especially when combined with other rejuvenating procedures.

A Neck Lift, is designed to reduce the loose look of sagging skin in the neck area and under the jaw line. Some patients who complain of having a fleshy neck, jowls, plastysma or neck banding, or a turkey waddle can benefit from this procedure. Many times patients choose to have a neck lift with their face lift procedure.

Anesthesia:
Local, with sedation.

In/Outpatient:
Usually outpatient.

Length of Surgery:
1 hour

Recovery:
Back to work: 10 to 14 days. More strenuous activity: 2 weeks or more. Bruising: 2 to 3 weeks.

Duration of Results:
5 to 8 years, depending on weight fluctuation.