Necklift Surgery before and after photos

Necklift and Neck liposuction
Necklift tightens the skin and muscles of the neck and makes the muscles less prone to further sagging as you age.The best neck lift is a face lift but for a small number of patients, particularly younger patients, a smaller procedure can be done under the chin to help the neck lines. This usually involves Liposuction or Platysmal band tightening.

Neck liposuction removes the fat that has collected in the lower face and underneath the chin. Liposuction of the neck is an appropriate method for men and women of all ages.

• Dr. Goldman makes a small incision under the chin. Through the incision, the edges of the platysmal muscles (the muscles running down the neck) are located, drawn together, and stitched at the midline.
• The back portion of these sheet-like muscles is tightened and fixed at the back of the neck on either side forming a strong sling of muscle that supports the entire neck and jaw.
• Liposuction, if necessary, can be done through the same incision.
• The incision is stitched up and a soft dressing is placed around the head to protect the incisions.

Post-Op information - Necklift and Neck liposuction
After the procedure is over, patients may experience some numbness, bruising, swelling or discomfort at the incision sight. This is normal and will usually pass with time. Incision site pain is usually minimal, but can be controlled with medication if necessary. Most people use pain medicine the first few days, particularly at night and then switch to extra strength Tylenol (nothing with aspirin in it). Keep your head elevated and as still as possible for a couple of days after surgery to reduce swelling. You should also be up and about after two days, but you should take it easy. Avoid vigorous activity for at least 3 weeks.

On the first morning after surgery the dressing is removed and changed. You are taught how to care for it then. Stitches are removed after about five days, although the stitches and metal clips in the hairline could be left in a few days longer. Bruising may persist for two to three weeks, but may be covered with make-up.

Because this is a very invasive surgery you'll probably have less energy for the first two weeks. By the third week, you'll look and feel much better. Most patients are back at work in about two weeks after surgery. Above all, get plenty of rest and allow your body to heal.