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Neck LiftFor some individuals, the neck begins
to show age faster than whole face and many times
patients only need a neck lift, rather than a full face
lift. However, when a face lift is chosen and a neck
lift is included - these two together can complete the
rejuvenation package. Sometimes, it isn't age that
determines the need for a neck lift, but rather having
lost considerable weight or it may even be hereditary
feature you'd like to remedy. In fact, many younger
people undergo platysmaplasty. Many men and women who
have undergone neck lift are often thought to have "lost
a lot of weight" or "toned up" rather than having had
surgery.
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What Is a Neck Lift?
A Neck Lift, or platysmaplasty and even submental
platysmaplasty, is a surgery designed to reduce the
loose look of sagging skin in the neck area and under
the jaw line. Some patients who complain of having a
fleshy neck, "jowls", plastysma or neck "banding", or a
"turkey waddle" can benefit from this procedure. Many
times patients choose to have a neck lift with their
face lift procedure. You must realize that the neck lift
or face lift procedure is not designed to rejuvenate the
area above the brow or around the eyes. If this is what
you seek a brow (forehead) lift or blepharoplasty may
benefit you. These four procedures can be performed in
conjunction with one another for a complete
transformation. You may even with to have laser
resurfacing, if you are a candidate, for increased
wrinkle ablation and facial rejuvenation.
Are You a Candidate for a Neck Lift?
First and foremost, an individual must be in good
health, not have any active diseases or pre-existing
medical conditions and must have realistic expectations
of the outcome of their surgery. Communication is
crucial in reaching one's goals. You must be able to
voice your desires to your surgeon if he/she is to
understand what your desired results are. Discuss you
goals with your surgeon so that you may reach an
understanding with what can realistically be achieved.
You must be mentally and emotionally stable to undergo
an cosmetic procedure. This is an operation which
requires patience and stability in dealing with the
healing period. There is sometimes a lull or depression
after surgery and if there is already a pre-existing
emotional problem, this low period can develop into a
more serious issue. Please consider this before
committing to a procedure. It the above describes you
and you have the desire to rid yourself of loose sagging
skin around the neck, you may be a good candidate for
platysmaplasty (neck lift).
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