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Neck Lift

Length of the Procedure:
 1 to 3 hours
Type of Anesthesia: General or Local Anesthesia
Recovery:
Back to work: 10 to 14 days (normal activities)         
Laboratory Requests: Chest X-ray, Complete Blood Count, Bleeding time, Clotting time (Pro time)
Pre-OP Procedures:
No Alcohol, Vitamin E, Aspirin (and other blood thinners), Herbal drugs & teas.
Post-OP Procedures:
Dressing removal 24 hours; Suture removal 5 to 7 days

What is a Neck Lift?
  • A Neck Lift is a surgical procedure which removes excess skin in the neck area and tightens the plastysma muscles.
Who are best candidates for a Neck Lift?
  • Elderly patient with looseness of skin and muscles in neck
  • Patient who lost a lot of weight and has sagging or bands in the neck
  • Patient with small chin with some fatty tissue or hanging skin will appear like he/she “has no chin”
What to expect?                                                    
  • Swelling
  • Bruising
  • Bleeding
  • Infection
What are the risks?
  • Any surgical procedure carries certain risks and possible complications. Your surgeon will discuss these risks with you during your consultation. Some of the potential complications are:
    • Infection
    • Hematoma
    • Scars
    • Skin Necrosis
    • Nerve Damage
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