Loose skin around the neck, also widely referred to as a turkey neck, is an age-related problem that can now be easily corrected with a neck lift in our New York City office. Cosmetic plastic surgeons remove excess skin and fat, creating a youthful appearance that can flaunt low necklines with pride.
Experienced cosmetic surgeons typically use incisions and remove loose skin and excess fat, using local anesthesia or general anesthesia. People with vertical bands on their neck can add a Botox injection to their neck lift or platysmaplasty, which is a procedure that tightens or removes some of the platysma, which are the neck muscles that cause the vertical lines.
Most of our patients in New York return to work within two weeks after a neck lift. However, vigorous activity is limited for about four weeks after surgery. Help from family or friends for the first day or two allows patients the opportunity to avoid activity and to rest comfortably, with their head elevated.
The primary complication seen with a neck lift procedure is infection, which is a risk with any surgery. However, patients who carefully follow the aftercare instructions from their surgeon reduce their chances of infection.
Neck lifts benefit people who have realistic expectations, discussed in detail with the surgeon during a pre-operative consultation. Typically, a neck lift results in a more youthful, healthier appearance. Once the swelling and bruising subside, many patients also experience a boost in self-confidence.
