A neck lift or lower rhytidectomy is a cosmetic procedure that reduces excess fat and skin around the jaw line giving it a more defined and youthful look. The results of this surgery can be long-lasting, but it cannot stop the ageing process. It is often done as a part of a facelift. It is generally done to get rid of saggy skin on the lower part of the patient's face. With this surgery, patients can correct their aesthetics by removing extra fat, wrinkles, and appearance problems.

There are two types of neck lift surgical methods primarily:

  Cervicoplasty

Excess skin is surgically removed from the neck during this procedure.

  Platsmaplasty:

This procedure reduces the banded appearance of the neck by removing, aligning or tightening the muscles around the neck.

Both of these surgeries are performed under sedation and local or general anaesthesia. Therefore the process does not cause any pain.

 Procedure

  ➤ Before starting the surgery, the patient is sedated, and local or general anaesthesia is used.

  ➤ The primary procedure used is liposuction.

  ➤ During this process, the surgeon makes tiny incisions behind the ears and under the chin.

  ➤ Afterwards, specialized equipment is used to suction out the fat from the jawline and the chin.

 Benefits

Following are some benefits of a neck lift:

  ➤ This procedure helps in getting rid of excess skin around the neck.

  ➤ It gives the neck a more firm and defined look

  ➤ It tightens the underlying muscles as well.

  ➤ It reduces fine lines and wrinkles to a great extent.

  ➤ It reduces the appearance of platysmal bands.

  ➤ It contours the chin and jawline well.

  ➤ It provides a long-lasting youthful appearance.

  ➤ It hides ageing signs.

  ➤ It provides painless and fast recovery.