Neck Lift

The neck is a focal point for men and women since the skin in that area is more delicate, being one of the first places where aging signs are visible. With age, the skin loses its elasticity and the resultant loose skin makes you look older than your years. Undoubtedly then, the neck lift is a popular cosmetic procedure, especially for men.

While for men in their 40s and 50s, the main problem is usually fat in the neck area; for those in their 60s and 70s, it is often the loose and excessive skin as well. Both these problems can be addressed with different surgical approaches to the neck lift procedure.

Dr. Wallach tightens the underlying muscles, and reduces the fat deposits under the chin during your neck lift surgery. The procedure is less invasive than the facelift procedure and still offers the same stunning results which can take off years or more  off of your appearance.

Candidates

Like every other surgical procedure, you must be in good health and have realistic expectations from your results. You will benefit most from the procedure if you have:

Procedure

During your neck lift surgery, general anesthesia or IV sedation may be used. The incisions are usually made around and behind your ears so that the resultant scars remain inconspicuous. When you choose a well-experienced surgeon like Dr. Wallach, your incisions are placed so that he can remove the excess fat and tighten the underlying muscles.

Recovery

After your neck lift surgery, you can expect some swelling, bruising, and numbness in the area. You will have the area bandaged during the recovery and, in some cases, drainage tubes may be used for a day to collect any excessive fluids. Most men are able to return to their normal work routine within 7-14 days from their surgery.