Neck Lift

What is a Neck Lift?

Gravity, time, collagen loss, and weakness in the neck muscles cause the neck to lose its strength and shape, resulting in droopy, poorly-defined contours in the face and neck. A neck lift  is a surgical treatment that improves neck contours by resolving fatty deposits and jowls, tightening excessive skin, and strengthening the platysma muscles to create a firm, youthful-looking neck and a more defined jawline.

This plastic surgery can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures, such as a facelift, and is a great option for patients who have developed a “turkey wattle” appearance from sagging skin or a double chin from unwanted fat and a loose platysma muscle.

The Neck Lift Consultation

Transforming how you look and feel starts with a neck lift consultation at our Miami facility. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Stephan Baker meets with each patient individually to assess their candidacy and to get to know their goals.

During your consultation, you will review before and after photos and share your cosmetic face and neck goals with Dr. Baker. He will review your health history and examine your neck, facial structure, and skin tone before creating a plan just for you. You can expect Dr. Baker to provide you with outstanding care every step of the way. This is also an excellent opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

A Neck Lift Procedure

Dr. Baker’s attention to artistic and medical detail ensures that our patients receive the best possible neck lift results. He designs a personalized procedure plan for each patient that addresses specific goals, which may include resolving a sagging neck or turkey wattle, vertical bands, excess fat and skin, a double chin, and/or lax muscles.

Patients may have a combination surgery that includes a facelift and neck lift, but many neck lift patients do not require additional facial surgery. If you are having combined surgery, Dr. Baker will explain the details of your procedure during the consultation.

Neck lift surgery is performed with local anesthesia and intravenous sedation. Dr. Baker places a small incision behind each ear and beneath the chin to tighten the platysma muscle, improve the appearance of vertical banding, remove sagging neck skin and excess fat, and to reposition the neck muscles. Dr. Baker trims away excess skin and expertly repositions the tissue to reveal new contours. Liposuction may remove excess fat deposits to treat a double chin or define a rounded jaw line.

Possible Side Effects or Risks of a Neck Lift

Neck lift surgery is considered safe for healthy men and women and is typically recommended for patients ranging between 45 and 60 years old. Plastic surgeons minimize risk in many different ways, and patients who choose a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Baker to perform their procedure can greatly decrease their risks. Following all instructions provided for pre- and post-operative care also helps to prevent complications.

Risks, side effects, and complications associated with neck lift surgery include:

• Bruising and swelling
• Incision bleeding
• Anesthesia complications
• Infection
• Changes in sensation
• Scarring
• Poor aesthetic outcome

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Why Should I Choose Dr. Baker to Perform My Neck Lift?

Dr. Stephan Baker, MD, FACS is a board-certified plastic surgeon here in Miami, FL. His precision and extensive knowledge of the muscular structure of the neck and face set him apart from other plastic surgeons.

The doctor has more than 35 years of experience and has provided hundreds of men and women with optimal, natural-looking results. His neck lift patients know they can count on him to provide a supportive environment and to help them reach their aesthetic goals. Call 305 – 381 – 8837 to request a neck lift consultation in Miami, FL.