Choosing Your Neck Lift Surgery

Once you have found your physician and you have discussed your medical history and shared your expectations, it is time to discuss the different types of surgery so that you can make the choice that works for you because there are several different ways that the neck lift surgery can be performed.

Sometimes you may have some extra fat on your neck so liposuction will be the preferred method to get rid of it. When that is performed, an incision will be made right below the chin so that this extra fat can be removed. The fat will be broken up and removed from the neck, the incision will be sewn up, and you will have a bandage put on it. You should expect some bruising on your jaw and neck and you may need some extra pillows when you sleep to help reduce the discomfort. Your physician will prescribe pain medication and an antibiotic to reduce the chance of infection. Severe pain is not normal, so if you are experiencing it, contact your physician immediately, as it could be a sign of a problem. Your activity level will be reduced for a few weeks and you will need to wear a special garment made out of elastic for about two weeks after your surgery.

Another way to have a neck lift performed is through a cervicoplasty. This is where the excess skin on the neck is removed through an incision below the chin through behind the ear and the surgeon will lift the skin, pull it back, and suture it in place to give you a tighter appearance. He will then put a bandage on the suture so that it can heal properly. You will experience bruising around your jaw and neck area and will remain swollen for about 10 days. Otherwise, the recovery will be similar to the recovery to a liposuction neck lift procedure.

A third method of a neck lift is called a platysmaplasty, which is usually done to improve the appearance of bands around the neck. The surgeon will make an incision under the neck and remove and realign some of the neck muscles, causing the appearance of a tighter neck. The sutures will then be bandaged. You should expect some bruising in the jaw and neck area and your physician will prescribe antibiotics to reduce chances of infection. If you have any intense pain, contact your physician, as this is not normal.

The cost of a neck lift varies depending on the extent of the procedure that you have done. You can opt to have more than one procedure done at a time, which also affects the cost. On average a neck lift costs between $5,000.00 and $8,000.00.

Most surgeons do offer some type of payment plan options so if you are concerned that you will not be able to pay for the surgery, it can be made affordable for you so that you can have the more shapely neck that you desire.