Neck Lift

Is computer imaging and simulation available for a Neck Lift?
Yes. During your consultation, we will take your photographs from different angles and use them to simulate how your face would look after neck lift surgery. You will have an opportunity to provide feedback during this process. Your precise surgical plan will be formulated based on the changes you desire and are comfortable with.

Does insurance cover the cost of a Neck Lift?
No, medical insurance does not cover cosmetic surgery, which includes the neck lift operation.

How is the Face Lift Procedure Performed?
Standard face and neck lift incisions are concealed around the ears and are rarely visible after they heal. For neck access, a small incision is also made under the chin, hidden in a natural crease. After making incisions, excess skin and tissue underneath are excised and tightened to provide improved facial contour. The muscle underneath the chin is addressed with a special technique, in order to allow long term tightening of this region.

A neck lift operation may last anywhere from one to five hours. The variability in time reflects individual differences in the amount of sagging tissue requiring correction. A neck lift operation is always tailored to the individual, and not the other way around, and takes as much time as necessary in order to achieve natural and satisfactory results.

What is the recovery like following a Neck Lift? When will I be able to return to Work?
For an office-based neck lift, plan to take about 5-7 days off from work. All other neck lifts typically require about 10-14 days away from work, while swelling and bruising gradually subside. We take special precautions during surgery to minimize swelling and bruising, and ask you to use ice and special creams in the immediate few days that follow. Most patients go home on the day of surgery, and are up and about within 24 – 48 hours. Prior to your operation, we will provide you with a detailed set of instructions from our office, and will remain available 24-7 to answer any questions, should they arise.

What about pain after a Face Lift?
During the surgery, you will not feel any pain due to anesthesia and sedation. After the operation, most neck lift patients experience mild to moderate discomfort, and may require prescription pain medications in the first 24-72 hours. Regular Tylenol is typically taken after that time frame, on as needed basis.