| neck
lift overview |
| introduction
to neck lift surgery |
a
neck lift rejuvenates the appearance by reducing fullness
in the neck as well as skin and muscle laxity (sagging)
that can occur due to heredity or the effects of aging |
| often combined
with... |
facelift,
browlift,
chin
implant, eyelid
surgery, chemical
peel |
| incision
placement & neck lift surgery details |
incision
placed in front of, inside and behind ear |
| anesthesia |
general,
or local with IV sedation |
| surgical
facility |
usually outpatient
surgery center |
| length
of surgery |
1
to 3 hours |
| discomfort
|
moderate |
| what to expect
after surgery |
numbness,
swelling, bruising, tightness; back to work in about 2
weeks |
| risks
of neck lift surgery |
nerve
damage, infection, scarring, blood or fluid collection,
asymmetry, skin sloughing |
| variations
and techniques of neck lift surgery |
platysmaplasty,
suture suspension, neck liposuction, or botox injections
may be performed instead of or in addition to a traditional
neck lift |
| cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$3000
to $8000 |
| duration
of results |
results
may last 5 to 10 years |
| insurance
for neck lift surgery |
necklift
surgery is considered cosmetic surgery; insurance does
not apply |
