How is a neck lift done?
Typically, the procedure will last two to three hours. Of course, if you are having a neck lift in conjunction with liposuction, face-lift, forehead lift, or other surgeries, the time will vary accordingly. Your exact procedure will depend on your desired results and your own personal circumstances. In order to undergo a neck lift, you must be in good general health, both physically and mentally. Your surgeon will make incisions under your chin and behind your ears, allowing he or she to access the platysma (neck muscle) and manipulate it accordingly. Sometimes, that may even mean removing some muscle. Your surgeon may also use permanent sutures to hold the tissue in place. There are new, less invasive neck procedures, where your surgeon may be able to make smaller incisions and use an endoscope (small camera attached to a thin tube) to complete your surgery. Make sure you ask your surgeon for all your options during your consultation. Your surgeon will fit you with a compression banda
