You may not be aware of it but you are already one of those individuals who need a neck lift surgery in order to eliminate those wobbly skins on your neck so you will look younger again. The neck is known to be a prominent body part where the early signs of aging are often visible. Once you get old, sagging skin on your neck, called turkey neck' will surely be apparent. Unless you do something about it like getting a neck lift procedure, those sagging skin will remain and may cause physical or emotional issues in the long run.
The medical term for neck lift is platysmaplasty' since the sagging of the skin is caused by the weakening of the platysma' muscle on the neck. This same muscle will be modified and tightened during the neck lift procedure. This neck rejuvenation or contouring technology aims in getting rid of those flabby skins on the neck and under the jaw line which already lost its elasticity due to old age.
A neck lift surgery will take about 2-3 hours to get done. You can choose what kind of anesthesia you'll be having. Majority of patients normally opt for a general anesthesia while others favor having local anesthesia with I.V. sedation. The skin only lift procedure requires two incisions beneath the ear wherein pieces of skin are cut and lifted into place and stitched or fixed using tissue glue. On the other hand, platysmaplasty which involve both the skin and muscles is done through a small incision below the chin and at the back of the ear, then part of fat muscles is removed and the ends are stitched to join them at the front part of the neck. The skin may be joined below or beneath the ear to make the neck appear more firmed up.
If ever you decide on getting a neck lift, the first thing you need to do is talk with a trusted surgeon who will help determine if such surgery is suitable for you. Don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have about the surgery and the specific results you wish to achieve.
Platysmaplasty is not just for old people because young adults suffering from the embarrassment of having a turkey neck can undergo the surgery and get amazing results too. Just remember to visit your surgeon first and have a thorough consultation so you'll know if you are physically fit to endure the procedure. Don't expect for miracles, rather, set your mind on realistic expectations when it comes to having this form of cosmetic procedure and try to really understand what you will be undergoing. By the way, a neck lift surgery is usually done together with facial lift or liposuction to obtain a more youthful appearance.