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Neck
Lift (Platysmaplasty) Surgery |
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The neck can begin to show age faster
than whole face and many times patients only need a neck
lift, rather than a full
face lift. Aging does not always determine the need for a neck
lift, but rather having lost considerable weight or it may even be
hereditary. Many patients choose to have a neck lift with their face
lift procedure. |
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What does Neck Lift
Surgery Involve? |
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Neck Lift is a surgery designed to
reduce the loose look of sagging skin in the neck area and under the
jaw line |
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How long does a
Neck Lift take? |
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Neck Lift is an operation that usually
takes 2 hours to complete using a general anesthetic. |
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What can I expect
from a Neck Lift? |
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Your expectations need to be
realistic. Most patients are pleased with the outcome and find they
gain a feeling of increased self-confidence especially when wearing
can those more revealing clothes. The overall achievement will be
having a completely natural look that gives the impressions you have
lost weight and/or look younger. |
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Recovery after
Platysmaplasty Procedure |
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What will happen in
the recovery period? |
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You will feel tired and sore for a few
days and will have swelling and bruising which is only natural. Most
of your discomfort will be subsided with prescription medication.
Following the operation you will have a light dressing in place
which will need to be kept dry for 2 weeks. After 2 weeks your
dressing will be removed and the wound inspected and lightly
cleaned. The scars will be firm and pink for at least six weeks and
may remain the same size for several months and it is important to
keep in mind that they may take up to 2 years to fade. You will have
follow-up visits in the months after surgery to check on your
progress. |
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What is the
recovery time from Platysmaplasty surgery? |
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This will depend on the individual
patient however most patients are able to go back to work after a
couple weeks. Although you can walk about and do very light
activities in a few days it is advisable not to do anything
strenuous for 21 days. The average recovery time is between 3-4
weeks. |
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