FAQ
The face and neck lift is a plastic surgery procedure which can
correct sagging facial skin, jowls, and loose neck skin. The procedure
can dramatically rejuvenate the mid face, lower face, and the neck,
providing a more youthful and refreshed appearance.
The face and neck lift does not address the forehead or brow
position or the appearance of the eyelids. These are better treated with
other procedures such as a brow lift or blepharoplasty (eyelid
surgery).
Healthy nonsmoker men and women who are seeking an improvement in
sagging face and neck skin along with redundant fat and muscle may be
good candidates for a deep plane face and neck lift.
During the consultation with Dr. Ashutosh Shah you will discuss
what it is that you dislike about your face and neck and what you hope
to achieve through surgery. Your face, neck, and skin will be examined, a
thorough medical history taken, and your options discussed. All details
of the face and neck lift procedure will be explained and any questions
or concerns that you may have will be addressed.
Once anesthesia is administered, incisions are made and are located
within the hairline. Working through the incisions, layers of the face
and neck are lifted and repositioned.Extra skin is excised and the skin
is put to required site and sutured back without tension.
The face and neck lift takes about four to five hours to perform.
The incisions for the face and neck lift are located within the hairline.
The incisions for the face and neck lift are located within the hairline, resulting in well-concealed scars.
There can be some minor discomfort after the face and neck lift which can be managed with medication.
Patients can expect a recovery time of about one week after the
face and neck lift. Swelling and bruising may occur. Any discomfort that
patients experience is typically minor and can be managed with
medication. The stitches are usually removed after one week. While
patients can often return to work within two weeks, it will take about
three weeks before more strenuous activities can be resumed.
Patients can usually return to work within two weeks after face and neck lift.
Exercise and other strenuous activities may need to be postponed for about three weeks after the face and neck lift.
The stitches are removed in about one week after the face and neck lift.
As with all types of surgery, there are potential risks associated with the face and neck lift and these may include adverse anesthesia reactions, asymmetry, nerve damage, bleeding, excessive scarring, and infection.
insurance? Face and neck lift procedures performed for cosmetic reasons are generally not covered by insurance, though patients should consult with their own insurance carrier.
There are financing options available for many plastic surgery and
cosmetic surgery procedures.In our clinic, you can get 0%finance and EMI
options.