As you age, the skin starts to loosen. Ageing occurs in all parts of your body, including the lower part of the face. The neck lift is a cosmetic procedure to remove excess fat and enhance the appearance of the neck. It is a part of the face lifting where they do this separately. There are certain procedures based on which you get the results. The results you get in neck lifts are long-lasting. It gives you a youthful appearance by removing the fat around your jawline. 

 Now, Let’s Find Out How It Gets Done And The Risks Involved: 

 Neck Lift Procedures

Consult a physician before you have the surgery. In case of any medical conditions, it is better to talk about it before the surgery. Understand the different types of procedures and the risks involved in neck plastic surgery. 

Turkey wattle

This procedure involves making cuts under the chin or behind your ears. It gives access to the neck muscle called the platysma. In some cases, they remove some muscles; in others, they make a small cut and access it through an endoscope. Discuss with your doctor to know the options and the anesthesia given. You can go for general or local anesthesia based on your choice. Botox injections relax the platysma, which is responsible for the look of fullness. It takes only 15 minutes to give on an outpatient basis. It is usually done instead of surgery or a part of it. 

Liposuction

In this surgery, your doctor will cut the chin and remove the excess fat. In most cosmetic procedures, liposuction is the foremost procedure. You can clarify it before your surgery. If you need only liposuction, it takes an hour. The incisions in this neck lift surgery are stitched and bandaged. Follow the instructions given by your physician. 

Remove Excess Skin

The doctor will trim the parts of the skin and lift it, securing it with stitches. Based on the procedure, the operation time differs from 2 to 4 hours. You can decide on the anesthesia given to you. At the end of the process, they will leave you with a compression bandage which you should have for at least a week. 

How To Prepare

Avoid certain medications suggested by your doctor to reduce the risk of excess bleeding. If you have any allergies, it is better to discuss them during your consultation. Avoid smoking, as it reduces the recovery time. 

Risks

There are side effects during a few weeks post the surgery. There are chances of bleeding during the surgery. In some cases, certain patients develop allergic reactions to the anesthesia. Infection is common in any surgery, and here you get swelling and bruising in that area. In case of other symptoms, consult your doctor. 

To Sum It Up

A neck lift can give you a youthful appearance by removing excess fat under the chin. We at Dr Mohan Thomas aesthetics offer the best service for all cosmetic procedures. Do visit our clinic, as we have professionals who assist you in every step of the process. When it comes to cost, if you search for neck lift surgery costs in India, you see many results. We at Dr Mohan Thomas Aesthetics offer it based on your requirements. Consult our professionals to find out in detail.