Struggling with sagging neck skin? Discover rejuvenation at Premier Image Cosmetic & Laser Surgery in Atlanta! Our Neck Lift surgery offers a sleek, youthful appearance, blending expertise and care for transformative results.
Facial Liposuction – Dr. Louis DeJoseph, Atlanta Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Revitalize Your Neckline with Precision
Embrace the transformative power of our neck lift cosmetic procedure, expertly designed to address common signs of aging. Say goodbye to loose skin and hello to a contoured neck as we tailor our approach to meet your aesthetic goals. Experience a blend of precision and artistry, ensuring a rejuvenated, confident you.
Erase Common Signs of Aging
Diminish visible aging signs, revealing a smoother, youthful neck profile.
Weight Fluctuations
Our procedure meticulously tightens sagging skin, enhancing your neck’s natural contour.
Sculpt and Tone Neck Muscles
Achieve a defined neck with our technique, skillfully refining neck muscles for elegance.
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Why Choose Neck Lift?
The neck plays an important role in both facial and body aesthetics as it separates these two distinct parts of the human form. Highlighting the lower face, the neck is almost always visible. Fat accumulation coupled with skin laxity can cause a person to appear heavier than they are due to the proportion of the neck. Neck lift surgery, known medically as lower rhytidectomy or plastysmaplasty, is a plastic surgery procedure performed by triple board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Louis DeJoseph in Atlanta, GA.
Factors of Why Do the neck Change in time?
The appearance of the neck can change over time due to a variety of factors. While age is often a common culprit, other factors like excess sun exposure and weight fluctuations can alter the appearance of the neck.
Aging
Aging is a natural process that is marked by many physical changes. However, some patients feel that their appearance does not reflect their youthful energy from within. Gravity, differences in tissue distribution under the skin, and environmental exposure all contribute to the look of what some refer to as a “turkey neck” or “turkey gobbler.”
Often, neck lift surgery is paired with facelift surgery to address slack muscles, extra skin, and excess fat accumulation of the face and neck. While the procedure creates permanent results, it cannot prevent future signs of aging.
Though many patients undergo a single neck lift during their lifetime, others opt to have a touch-up procedure performed years later if needed. Because most people will develop this cosmetic issue as they mature, some opt for preventative measures as early as their mid-thirties or forties, such as Nectifirm cream or minimally invasive treatments like Juvederm or Radiesse treatments to firm the skin of the jawline. Patients may be good candidates for non-surgical treatment plans or just the liposuction portion of the neck lift procedure if they have healthy, elastic skin.
Weight Fluctuations
As people gain and lose weight, the skin’s elasticity can be stretched beyond capacity, making it unable to return to its original position. This unfortunate consequence affects both the face and the body. The neck may display extra skin that hangs loosely, as well as stubborn fat below the chin. This can create the illusion that a person remains overweight, even after major weight loss.
Some patients complain of having a double or even triple chin following bariatric surgery or strict lifestyle changes. Surgical correction addresses a patient’s aesthetic concerns and can be the final step of a physical transformation.
Sun Exposure
The face, neck, and décolleté are some of the first areas to display the side effects of the aging process. Because of our natural upright posture, these regions are exposed to the harmful rays of the sun more than other parts of the body. While society as a whole is becoming more aware of environmental concerns like the sun’s ultraviolet rays, many people have only recently developed good sun protection habits and have existing damage.
Once visible changes have taken place, cosmetic correction is the best option to restore a healthy look to the neck. If a patient is also concerned with the texture of the skin and brown spots, Dr. DeJoseph may recommend a series of laser skin refinishing treatments for maximum aesthetic improvement.
Are You an Ideal Candidate for Neck Lift?
While some plastic surgery procedures are gender-specific, neck lift surgery can be successfully performed on men and women alike. Dr. DeJoseph takes care in maintaining the feminine or masculine characteristics of the face. Prospective patients are generally cleared for surgery if they are deemed physically and mentally fit and do not have any conditions that may complicate the surgery or affect its healing process. Neck lift patients can be of any adult age (18 and older) with a variety of concerns that may benefit from the procedure.
Candidates for neck lift will be expected to change aspects of their lifestyles before surgery if they pose a risk to their health or the outcome of neck lift surgery. Smokers need to stop smoking in the weeks before their scheduled procedure, and those who are on certain medications or eat an unhealthy diet may be asked to make changes. In some patients, a medical clearance from their primary care doctor is necessary to ensure patient safety. Dr. DeJoseph may request medical records, blood tests, and X-rays or tissue scans to ensure the best possible patient experience.
About Dr. DeJoseph of Atlanta, GA
Dr. Louis DeJoseph leads the team of medical experts at Premier Image Cosmetic & Laser Surgery. Dr. DeJoseph developed an early passion for medicine, with an emphasis on aesthetic care for patients. Plastic surgery is one of the few branches of medicine that can enhance a person’s self-confidence, which is both personally and professionally rewarding for him as a surgeon. In his quest to provide the best patient care possible, Dr. DeJoseph is very active in developing the latest, most advanced techniques in facial plastic surgery to provide natural aesthetic results with minimal downtime.
Explaining the Neck Lift Procedure
During a patient’s surgical appointment to undergo a neck lift, Dr. DeJoseph will meet with him or her to discuss the procedure and answer any remaining questions, though this information is typically also addressed during the initial consultation. The doctor may use a special marker to help plan out his surgery by examining the area, feeling the neck to determine the location of its important anatomical structures, and locating the incision sites. Next, the patient will be medically induced into a comfortable and painless rest through general anesthesia.
Once the patient is fully asleep, Dr. DeJoseph creates an incision behind each ear near the earlobe to gain access to the neck tissues. In more extensive cases, the doctor may have to create larger incisions. Below the skin, the platysma, or muscle band found on both sides of the neck, may be surgically tightened. The restructuring can include surgical cuts to this fibrous sheet or an elevation of the tissue, leaving it fully intact.
The doctor often uses liposuction to sculpt the fat of the jawline (jowls) and neck. An incision is created below the chin, where a small cannula can access the adipose tissue to perform lipo-sculpting. Depending on a patient’s desired aesthetics, the fat may be completely removed or distributed to areas lacking in volume. Extra fat can cause features like the jawline and chin, which help create structure in the facial shape, to lack definition and detract from a person’s attractiveness. The result is a weak chin from both the front and side profile views.
Often, patients seeking a neck lift complain of excess skin. Though no two neck lift surgeries are performed alike, many do require the excision of some of this overlying tissue. In cases requiring minimal correction or where skin laxity is not an aesthetic concern, the doctor may not cut away the skin because a sleeker neck can be achieved through other surgical methods.
The doctor will review his work and perform any final changes, re-drape the skin over the neck, and then close the incisions. As a triple board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. DeJoseph is an expert in facial anatomy, and he carefully hides and mends the incisions so a patient’s cosmetic work can remain undetected. This series of techniques creates a structured yet smooth jaw and neckline to enhance the patient’s appearance.
Risks of Neck Lift Procedures
Like any surgical procedure, a neck lift comes with its set of risks and potential complications. Patients should be aware that, while rare, there is a possibility of infection, bleeding, or adverse reactions to anesthesia. Cosmetic surgeons will review the patient’s medical history and discuss these risks during the pre-operative consultation. Patients need to be transparent about their medical history and any medications they are taking, as these can be additional factors influencing the surgery’s safety. After the procedure, patients are generally advised to avoid strenuous activities for a certain period to facilitate healing and reduce the risk of complications. Returning to normal activities should be done gradually and under the guidance of the surgeon to ensure a safe and effective recovery.
Recovering from Neck Lift
The healing period for a neck lift is between 5-7 days in most cases. If the surgery is performed alongside other procedures, like QT Face Lift™ or rhinoplasty, healing may be prolonged. Some patients will experience postoperative bruising, which may take longer to fade. Swelling of the neck and redness near the incision sites can be camouflaged with makeup and clothing, once approved by Dr. DeJoseph.
Understanding Neck Lift Costs
When considering a neck lift, it’s essential to understand the financial implications of this surgical procedure. The average cost of a neck lift can vary significantly based on several factors, including the expertise of the cosmetic surgeons, the geographic location of the clinic, and the specific needs of your neck region. Generally, the cost of neck lift surgery encompasses the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia charges, facility expenses, and any required pain medication. It’s important to discuss all potential costs with your surgeon during the consultation to get a clear picture of the financial commitment involved in this cosmetic surgery.
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