Facial plastic surgery is becoming more and more prominent these days, as patients are overcoming their fears and getting over the stigma behind in past years. According to Dr. Richard Swift, the best facial surgeon Brooklyn has to offer, procedures like the facelift, rhinoplasty and the neck lift have seen a number of improvements and advancements over the years and become quite popular methods of refreshing and rejuvenating the neck and face area for patients, whether they are aging or even those in their 20’s and 30’s. One of the procedures we mentioned, the neck lift Midtown NYC experts like Dr. Swift have been performing for some time now, and over the years helped countless patients to transform their overall appearance and facial aesthetic quite a bit! A neck lift is a highly effective facial plastic surgery method, that is also known as a platysmaplasty – designed to tighten and smooth the skin in the neck, that will often loosen and sag as we advance in age. To better help patients to understand the neck lift procedure, we will be answering a few of the most frequently asked questions about the procedure.
What Does Neck Lift Surgery Involve?
It’s important to understand that as we age, the muscles and skin tissue along the face and neck begin to loosen and this can have a drastica effect on the overall appearance of our face and silhouette. According to Dr. Swift, the best face surgeon Long Island has to offer, this is why the neck lift was created, in order to tighten the muscles in the neck and smooth out the skin. An outpatient procedure, with the neck lift Midtown NYC experts like Dr. Swift will perform a two-part procedure. The first part is done to remove excess skin while the second part is done to augment the neck muscles. In some cases, liposuction may be used to remove excess fat from the area. The procedure is a bit of a long procedure, and can take up to three hours in some cases to complete, under local or general anesthesia.
Are there Risks Involved?
Just like there would be with any surgical procedure, it’s important to understand the neck lift does come with its risks and possible side effects. It is up to you and your surgeon if the risks and side effects are worth the benefits in your specific situation, as some patients might be better candidates than others. According to Dr. Swift, the best facial surgeon Brooklyn has in practice, patients will often experience dryness in the skin, slight burning or tingling, and muscle tightness. However, these can often be quite mild and Dr. Swift will assist you through this time as well.
How Long is the Recovery Period?
The recovery period for most facial plastic surgery is relatively similar, but it is highly dependent on the patient and their specific procedure. Generally the total recovery is around 4-6 or possibly 8 weeks. According to Dr. Swift, the best face surgeon Long Island has in practice, patients are asked to avoid turning their neck for the first few days after a procedure. In addition, the stitches are removed within a week or so, and they can return to their normal activities within 2 or 3 weeks.
How Long Will My Results Last?
Neck lift surgery is permanent and depending on how well you take care of your skin and overall body, results can last for decades. However, in some cases, patients may need to have a revision procedure done after 10-12 years – if they choose to.
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