Deep necklift under general anaesthesia

For whom is the deep necklift suitable

• Clients with loose skin on the neck.
• People with excess fat in the neck and chin area.
• Clients who want to achieve a more natural and long-lasting result than with a traditional necklift.

Most often, we see clients whose lower jaw edge is no longer sharp, or who have developed a jowl or second chin. The neck and chin area is resistant to diet and exercise, so necklift surgery is often the only solution to these problems, especially if excess skin is visible.

How the procedure works

Preparation before the procedure

As this is a procedure under general anaesthesia, you will need to undergo a full pre-operative examination, which you can have at the MEDICOM Clinic. Two weeks before the surgery, quit or limit smoking. During this time, you should not have any acute or inflammatory diseases.

The course of the procedure

The procedure is usually performed under general anaesthesia. This is because the plastic surgeon works in deeper layers of tissue. The result looks natural, without unnatural tension, and lasts stable for many years. The operation usually takes 1-2 hours.
The surgeon uses a small incision under the chin to tighten the muscles in the middle and sides of the neck. He or she may also reduce enlarged digastric muscles, shrink overgrown submandibular glands, and remove deep fat between the muscles and in the chin area. It will remove enough to allow the neck to retain its natural but more youthful appearance. The surgeon removes excess skin; in younger patients with good skin elasticity, the skin can adapt to the new shape of the neck on its own.

Recovery

After surgery, a compression bandage will be put on to hold the operated tissues in the correct position, minimize swelling and promote healing. You will wear the bandage for 2 weeks. You will remain in the clinic until the second or third day. For at least a week, observe resting mode, do not bend your head downwards and avoid much sideways turning, and keep it upright above the level of your heart to reduce swelling. Return to sport in 4-6 weeks. Most clients return to work and social life in about 2 weeks.

What can the deep necklift be combined with?

Chin Liposuction: To achieve even better results in the neck and chin area, it is often combined with ultrasound skin treatment, which leads to even more firming.
Deep plane facelift: For overall rejuvenation of the face and neck.
Browlift: To lift the eyebrows and rejuvenate the upper face.

Contraindications

Contraindications to deep necklift include pregnancy and breastfeeding, bleeding disorders, diabetes, heart disease, and inflammation in the operated area (including acne).

• The procedure takes 1-2 hours
• Length of hospital stay is 1-2 days
• General anesthesia
• Minor scarring under the chin, possibly behind the ears
• Recovery takes 2 weeks