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Neck lift surgery is an aesthetic operation aimed at removing excess skin and correcting the prolapse (sagging) located in the neck and submandibular (under the jaw) region, which are key signs of aging. In some people, while the upper and middle facial appearance remains good, significant skin laxity and sagging occur primarily in the lower face and neck area.
Skin sagging in the neck, which leads to a loss of a youthful contour, is most commonly related to:
Genetic Factors: Inherited predisposition to skin laxity.
Aging: Loss of collagen and elasticity.
Environmental Factors: Sun exposure, smoking.
Gravity and Stress
In neck lift surgery, an incision is typically made starting from the lower and back parts of the ear. The neck skin is carefully separated from the underlying tissues and tightened towards the back of the ear. The excess skin is then excised (removed by cutting) to create a smoother, firmer neck contour.
Anticoagulants (Blood Thinners): If you are using blood-thinning drugs, you must stop taking them 7 to 10 days prior to surgery, in consultation with your doctor.
Supplements: Inform your physician about all medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal teas (e.g., slimming teas) you consume, as some may have blood-thinning effects that could increase bleeding risks.
Allergies: Please definitely inform your physician if you have any allergies toward any substance or medication.
Smoking: We strongly suggest patients consuming tobacco products cease smoking at least three weeks before the surgery, as it severely impairs healing.
Alcohol: Do not consume alcohol for one week prior to the surgery.
Fasting: The patient must be strictly fasting (no food or water) for at least six hours before the surgery.
Medical Records: Please bring any requested medical imaging (computerized tomography, ultrasound, etc.) with you to the hospital.
Personal Preparation: Do not wear makeup, nail polish, or jewelry/piercings while coming to the surgery. Please leave your valuables at home.
Neck lift surgeries are performed under local or general anesthesia. If the surgery is performed under general anesthesia, thorough screenings are conducted:
Blood Work: Analysis of blood levels, liver function tests, renal (kidney) function tests, clotting values (coagulation tests), and testing for infectious diseases.
Imaging & Cardiac Health: Pulmonary X-rays are taken to investigate lung status, and an electrocardiography (ECG) is performed to assess heart rhythm and status.
Consultations: If the patient has a pre-existing medical condition, specific tests are ordered, and consultations with relevant medical specialists are established to ensure there are no factors that would impede the surgery.
How long do the neck lift surgery procedures last? Neck lift surgeries last one to three hours, depending on the extent of tissue correction required.
How many days must the patient be hospitalized?(Note: This was missing in your original text, so I have added the standard medical estimate below.) Neck lift surgery can be performed as an outpatient procedure (going home the same day), but some patients may require an overnight stay in the hospital for monitoring.
Following the neck lift surgery, how long does the recovery period last, and when can the patient return to social and professional life? People who undergo neck lift surgery may return to their social and professional life, on average, one week later.
What kind of scarring may persist after neck lift surgery?
Location: Usually, some scars are present behind the ear after neck lift surgery.
Extension: If a more extensive stretching procedure including the jawline is performed, scars may extend to the front contour of the ear (preauricular line).
Is it possible to eliminate the scars of the neck lift surgery? It is not possible to eliminate the scars completely. However, because the incisions are meticulously placed behind the ear and along the natural contours or creases in front of the ear, their prominence decreases significantly over time, making them far less noticeable.