Neck Lift

Our neck is one of the primary parts of the body that gives our age away. Neck is one of the primary parts of the body that reveals our age. As the number of fatty jowls and horizontal wrinkles increase, we start to feel older. A neck lift improves the appearance of the neck by tightening the skin and underlying neck muscles and improving the contour of the jawline. This procedure is usually performed in conjunction with liposuction, facelift or cheek lift; however, it can also be performed as a single procedure.

When Should Neck Lift Be Considered?

- If you have jowl sagging that makes you look older than your age,

- If your jawline has started to lose its significance, and if you want your lines to be as before,

- If skin sagging and wrinkles have increased in the neck area.

- If you experience one or more of the problems mentioned above, if your overall health is good and you have realistic expectations, if you feel ready and have a positive attitude about this procedure, you can be an excellent candidate for this procedure.

Pros

Neck and jawline are significantly improved.

It can be performed as a single procedure unless another procedure is necessary. It does not have to be combined with other procedures.

It provides a more youthful appearance.

Cons

A feeling of tightness may persist in the area during the recovery period.

Fluid accumulation or bleeding complications may develop after surgery.

If the neck lift is performed alone despite there are signs of aging also on the face, this can make the aged look on the face evident.

How is neck lift performed?

Full neck lift procedure involves the following:

Incisions are made under the chin or behind the ear. The surgeon decides on the incision according to the procedure to be performed during your examination. After the platysma muscle is tightened and stitched together, the excess skin and fat in the area are carefully removed. The tissue and skin are positioned and fixed with stitches. The incisions are closed and bandaged.

If the problem in the area can be solved by removing fat, liposuction can be performed alone. However, if there are obvious signs of aging such as excessive fat, jowl formation and sagging skin, the above-mentioned comprehensive procedure is required.

How Long Does the Outcome Last?

The results of neck lift surgery are long-lasting.

Risks

Serious risks are rare, and the post-operative satisfaction rate is high in neck lift.

Yet, all surgical procedures have a certain degree of risk. Some of the possible complications of all surgical procedures include:

- Reaction to anesthesia.

- Hematoma or seroma (accumulation of blood or fluid under the skin, which requires removal).

- Infection and bleeding.

- Changes in skin sensation.

- Scarring.

- Allergic reactions.

- Unsatisfactory results that may require additional procedures.

- Numbness and tightness in the surgical area, which usually improves within a few months.

Process

- It is very important for you to follow all the instructions provided by your surgeon to have a healthy healing process.

- The duration of stay in the hospital is 1 day unless there is a medical necessity.

- After being discharged, you will have post-operative follow-ups on the days to be determined by the surgeon.

- It may take a few days to return to your daily routine.

- You may feel tightness and some pain in your incision area for a few days. It can be relieved with painkillers, and it only lasts for two to three days.

- There will be bruising, tightness and numbness in the surgical area immediately after the procedure. The bruising will disappear in four to five days; however, tightness and numbness may remain for several months.

- You will be tired and sensitive due to your surgery.

- Smoking reduces circulation, delays wound healing and significantly increases the likelihood of serious complications; therefore, you should discontinue smoking at least four weeks before and four weeks after your procedure.

- There is a possibility that you may experience an emotional reaction such as depression after the surgery. This is a possible situation.

 

 

Jowl Liposuction

One of the most common areas that reveal facial aging is the area around the chin. Jowl begins to form when the facial skin in this area begins to sag around the jawline. In some cases, excess skin may actually start to sag below the jawline. Formation of the jowl may affect the mood, or it may cause the individual to look angry or sad even if it is not a part of his/her overall personality. Fortunately, there is the option of liposuction to tighten the jaw line and remove the jowl.

Liposuction, which is a technique that is generally used in the abdomen, leg, arm and hip areas to remove excess fat, is also used for the same purpose in the jowl area. The greatest advantage of this technique is that it offers outpatient treatment with minimum incision and scarring. With the safe and risk-free jowl liposuction procedure, patients recover easily and have an aesthetic neck appearance as they dream.

When Should Jowl Liposuction Be Considered?

- If there is a sagging caused by fat accumulation in your jaw line,

- If you think the jowl makes you look older than you feel, or gives people the wrong impression about your feelings,

- If the appearance of a second chin formation has started due to excess fat.

If you experience one or more of the problems mentioned above, if your overall health is good and you have realistic expectations, if you feel ready and have a positive attitude about this procedure, you can be an excellent candidate for this procedure.

Pros

Minimally invasive

Results are permanent in most cases

It can be combined with all facial aesthetic procedures.

Cons

-Edema and bruising, albeit for a short time

-Longer process compared to any injection processes

- It may require sedation depending on the individual.

How is Jowl Liposuction performed?

Jowl liposuction procedure, which is performed under local anesthesia, proceeds on the principle of traditional liposuction. Excess fat is removed from the target area by using a very thin tube called a cannula, with the help of an incision in the jowl area. In the liposuction procedure, there is no need for stitches as the incisions heal by themselves. Jowl liposuction is a great option for individuals who wish to shape and rejuvenate their faces. The most important criterion for performing this procedure is that the candidate has flexible skin. Sometimes, liposuction and neck lift procedures are confused with each other. The greatest difference between these two procedures is that the jowl liposuction procedure focuses on the fat problem, while the neck lift procedure focuses on the saggy skin problem.

How Long Does the Outcome Last?

Unfortunately, the aging effects do not stop after the procedure and continue with time. On the other hand, results last for 7 to 10 years, depending on age and skin quality.

Risks

Risks are rare, and the post-operative satisfaction rate is high in jowl liposuction.

Yet, all surgical procedures have a certain degree of risk. Some of the possible complications of all surgical procedures include:

- Reaction to anesthesia.

- Hematoma or seroma (accumulation of blood or fluid under the skin, which requires removal).

- Infection and bleeding.

- Changes in skin sensation.

- Scarring.

- Allergic reactions.

- Unsatisfactory results that may require additional procedures.

- Numbness and tightness in the surgical area, which usually improves in parallel with several healing processes.

Process

- It is very important for you to follow all the instructions provided by your surgeon to have a healthy healing process.

-Does not require a hospital stay unless there is a medical necessity.

-You will have post-operative check-ups on the days to be determined by your doctor.

- You can return to your daily routine on the same day.

- Mild swelling, redness and pain may occur after the procedure. It can be relieved with painkillers, and it only lasts for two to three days.

- In the first weeks, numbness may occur in the chin and mouth area. This is a side effect of liposuction, and it is temporary.

- Smoking reduces circulation, delays wound healing and significantly increases the likelihood of serious complications; therefore, you should discontinue smoking at least four weeks before and four weeks after your procedure.