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What is a neck lift?<\/h2>\n
A neck lift is a plastic surgical procedure for people whose skin has lost its natural elasticity, causing the neck area to sag. Excess fat may also contribute to a heavy, saggy neck. To address these conditions, our New Haven plastic surgery practice<\/a> offers neck lift surgery to remove unwanted skin and fatty deposits from the neck area. This surgery can also restructure the neck\u2019s underlying muscles.<\/p>\n During your initial consultation with your surgeon, you will discuss your specific goals and expectations for the procedure. This will also be the time to be sure you\u2019re a good candidate for a neck lift. Commonly, patients want the neck lift to address their turkey wattle neck and remove excess skin and fat from this area. Patients who seek to define the contours of their neck can also benefit from the procedure.<\/p>\n It\u2019s funny that the neck is so often overlooked when considering signs of aging, this despite the fact that the neck is truly one of the first areas of the facial area to show aging. Due to the function of the throat, the skin can\u2019t be overly taut and constricting. It is much easier to pinch the skin on your neck than everywhere else on your body. Gravity loves this inherent looseness. That\u2019s why sometimes a person\u2019s face doesn\u2019t show much aging, but his or her neck does.<\/p>\n We find that our neck lift patients are usually between the ages of 40 and 60. This is a wide range; that\u2019s because the aging of the neck area can vary dramatically between different people.<\/p>\n In preparation for your surgery, medications such as aspirin and ibuprofen must be stooped to minimize bruising and swelling. More importantly, neck lift patients must quit smoking at least two weeks before and after the surgery because smoking tends to interfere with healing.<\/p>\n These surgeries with Dr. Price take from one to three hours.<\/p>\n “I seldom write reviews but I must say I am happy to write this one! Dr. Price is an amazing doctor who takes the time to listen to his patients concerns and addresses the best way to solve them. From the minute you call his office to make an appointment, to the smiling receptionist who greets you upon your arrival to the short stay in the spa-like, spacious accommodating waiting room you will feel relaxed and ready for your visit.”<\/em><\/p>\n -Heather O.<\/p>\n “My procedure went well with excellent results. A great doctor, good bedside manner, easy to talk to, I would highly recommend him. He made me feel calm”<\/em><\/p>\n -Valerie C.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Click here to view our patient testimonials<\/a><\/p>\n A traditional neck lift involves the creation of an incision that starts at the level of the sideburn at the hairline. The cut continues along the area around the ear, ending at the back of the hair. The neck skin is then lifted. Excess fat in the area may be repositioned or sculpted to achieve the desired effect. The neck muscle, also known as the platysma, is tightened while the underlying neck tissues are repositioned. Once the appropriate tissues and muscles have been repositioned, the skin is draped over the new neck contour and the incisions are closed with sutures.<\/p>\n Neck lifts are major surgery, so they involve all of the risks inherent with any surgery: reaction to anesthesia, excessive bleeding, poor wound healing, infection, and the like. Thanks to Dr. Price\u2019s extensive experience and training as a double board-certified plastic surgeon these are all exceedingly rare. For neck lifts, there can be nerve injury, although this is typically temporary. As long as you follow our recovery instructions, these are low-risk procedures.<\/p>\n No. You simply have to be mindful of not twisting and bending your neck. You can eat whatever you feel like, although you\u2019ll probably feel like softer foods for the first couple of days after your surgery.<\/p>\n Pain after a neck lift is minimal. We prescribe pain medication, but you probably won\u2019t feel you need it after more than a day or two. The tissues of the neck aren\u2019t nearly as sensitive as areas such as the facial skin. These are not overly painful recoveries. As mentioned above, there is some degree of awkwardness due to the fact that you can\u2019t turn or bend your neck, but pain typically isn\u2019t an issue for our patients.<\/p>\n In these surgeries, Dr. Price typically makes three incisions: a small incision under the chin, combined with incisions that wrap around each earlobe and terminate in the hairline. He works very hard to make these incisions short and as discreet as possible. These areas heal very well, and the incisions become virtually invisible in a few months to a year.<\/p>\n The neck area doesn\u2019t get the same respect as other areas of the body in the aesthetic universe. But it needs respect when it comes to recovery after this procedure. Neck lifts involve a lengthy recovery. This is because we do so much twisting and bending forward with our neck. Obviously, you need to limit any kinds of movements that stress the incisions and tissue repositioning done by Dr. Price. You\u2019ll be able to see your results as soon as your elastic bandages are removed, but you will have residual swelling across the area. This can last on and off for up to six months before it fully resolves. As your swelling resolves, your results will become more and more evident, and they will be very satisfying.<\/p>\n The changes made by Dr. Price are permanent. He\u2019ll tighten the skin, remove unwanted fatty deposits, and remove the neck banding involved with the platysma muscle. These are long-lasting results; your neck skin will never sag and become loose to the same degree again. Of course, nothing can stop the aging process, but future loosening will start from a much younger position. <\/span><\/p>\n Generally, our patients from all over Connecticut can expect great results from our neck lifts for 10-15 years and longer.<\/span><\/p>\n *Individual results may vary on a case by case basis<\/strong><\/p>\n Dr. Price\u2019s goal is to restore a more youthful, but natural look to your neck. Contact us<\/a>\u00a0for a consultation with Dr. Gary Price<\/a> in Guilford, CT at\u00a0(203) 453-6635<\/a>. Our top plastic surgeon and his talented team<\/a> look forward to serving you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Everyone thinks of the face when it comes to aging, but what about the neck? The skin around the neck eventually becomes loose due to aging. Plus, excess fat that has accumulated around the area, paired with weakened muscles, can create unpleasant creases around the neck. A neck lift will address this condition and give […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat can a neck lift treat?<\/h2>\n
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What happens during a neck lift?<\/h2>\nWhat are the risks involved with a neck lift?<\/h2>\n
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