Necklift
Plastic Surgery
Neck Lift
The goal of this procedure is to restore excess skin and tissue and to improve the shape and lines of the neck. This is one of the most difficult areas to treat, but a successful neck lift procedure gives an overall more youthful appearance, without altering the features.
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Patients can fully return to daily life approximately 2-4 weeks after surgery.
The incisions in a neck lift are hidden behind the ear and are not easily visible.
Dr. Manoloudakis applies a specific protocol post operatively with lymphatic massage and red lights therapy for rapid improvement of your scars and faster recovery.
The improvement in the appearance of the face is continuous day by day for the first few months.
Good candidates for this procedure include people with deep wrinkles and/or volume loss in the neck area, and those with sagging neck tissue. As with any similar procedure, it is important that there are no serious underlying health problems.
It is individualized according to the needs. If the degree of tissue relaxation is moderate, the mini neck lift is usually recommended, a technique with fewer scars and a shorter recovery time. Depending on the case, the procedure can be performed with local anesthesia and sedation or with general anesthesia.
Often, the procedure is combined with a facelift (regular or mini) for an even more natural and youthful result.
There are normal bruising and local swelling which will subside day by day. It is recommended to avoid sun exposure and wear sunscreen on a daily basis. Although you will be able to return to your normal activities approximately 2-4 weeks after the procedure, it is generally recommended to avoid strenuous activity for approximately 2 months. In any case, the exact recovery time depends on the technique used.
- Patients should refrain from lifting weights >10 kg and exercising/exercising for 4 weeks.
- It is normal to have swelling and bruising, which gradually subside in the first 4-6 weeks.
- Most patients return to their activities approximately 2 weeks after surgery. The exact time depends on the technique chosen and their needs.
- The stitches are usually removed in the first 7-12 days.
- Most of the time, the application of a special elastic bandage is necessary for the first 5-7 days.
