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Neck Lift Surgery and Neck Liposuction
A Neck Lift (Cervicoplasty), Platysmaplasty (Superficial
Neck Muscle Repair) or Neck Liposuction rejuvenate the neck by reducing
fullness as well as skin and muscle laxity (sagging) that can occur
due to heredity or the effects of aging. A small or receding chin
and abnormal position of the jaw or hyoid bone (in the neck) can
further contribute to a poorly defined neckline, and may be corrected
with the placement of a chin
implant.
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- Cervicoplasty is a true neck lift for those with poor skin elasticity
and need for excess skin removal.
- Platysmaplasty means repair of the neck muscle (platysma) that
can contribute to a poorly defined neckline and/or cause noticeable
bands in the neck. The platysmaplasty can be done alone, or in
conjunction with a neck lift.
- Neck Liposuction reduces fullness in the neck by suctioning
out excess fatty deposits. This can be done on the whole neck,
or simply beneath the chin, and can be combined with a cervicoplasty.
- Botox is sometimes used
to improve the appearance of the neck by relaxing segments of
the platysma (superficial neck muscle) that can cause the appearance
of bands or neck fullness.
Age:
Neck liposuction can be performed starting in the 20s for localized
areas of fat deposits. Neck lift surgery with skin removal and muscle
repair is usually not needed until the 40s and later. Botox treatments
for the neck are usually performed starting in the 30s or 40s.
Surgical Technique:
There are many different ways to achieve a more aesthetic neckline,
determined by the individual’s anatomy and preferences, as
outlined above. An isolated Neck Lift requires incisions in back
of the ears similar to a facelift, with repositioning of the tissues
and removal of excess skin. Platysmaplasty (repair of a separated
neck muscle) is performed through a 2-3 cm incision beneath the
chin. Neck liposuction is carried out through a very small incision
beneath the chin or in the crease behind the earlobes. The fat is
then removed through a thin hollow tube called a canula. (This fat
can then be used for Fat Transfer
to another area of the face, if desired).
Surgical Time and Recovery:
Neck Lift: 2-4 hours. Platysmaplasty: 1 hour. Neck Liposuction: 30
minutes to 1 hour. Botox: 5 – 10 minutes. All neck procedures
are performed on an outpatient basis with local and/or tumescent
anesthesia and oral or IV sedation (except Botox which is performed
with topical or no anesthesia). Post-operative discomfort is minimal
and most patients return to light work after 1-2 weeks.
Related Procedures:
Neck rejuvenation procedures can be combined with a facelift,
midface lift, browlift,
eyelid lift, fat
transfer, facial implants,
and chemical peels or laser
resurfacing.
dr. hoenig
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